12/23/1948
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"The Secretary of State is hereby authorized and directed: (a) To perform the functions and exercise the powers and authority vested in the President by the Foreign Aid Act of 1947 (hereinafter referre..."
"This order shall become effective at the close of business on December 31, 1947."
"All funds appropriated to carry out the provisions of the Act by the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1948 (such funds being in the amount of $522,000,000), are hereby transferred to the Departme..."
"The great heart of the American people has been moved to compassion by the needs of those in other lands who are cold and hungry."