Herbert Hoover actually said...

All such land not otherwise reserved or withdrawn is hereby restored to the public domain and shall become subject to disposition under the laws applicable thereto upon such date and after such notice as may be hereafter determined and announced.

Context

Executive Order 5597—Public Water Restoration No. 68, New Mexico

04/08/1931

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