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On the recordMay 22, 1945
Possession, control, and operation of any plant, facility, or transportation system, or any part thereof, or any real or personal property, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession, control, and operation are no longer necessary for the successful prosecution of the war
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

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Executive Order 9554—Possession and Operation of Property of Motor Carriers in and About the City of Chicago, Illinois

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