Harry Truman: “Subject to valid existing rights, jurisdiction over all lands in the following-described areas acquired or in the…”

“Subject to valid existing rights, jurisdiction over all lands in the following-described areas acquired or in the process of acquisition under Title III of the said Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, or transferred by Executive Order No. 7908 of June 9, 1938, as amended by Executive Orders Nos. 8531 of August 31, 1950 and 10175 of October 25, 1950, to the Secretary of Agriculture for use, administration, and disposition in accordance with the provisions of the said act, together with waters or water rights, improvements, and structures acquired or constructed in connection with the use and administration of the said lands, is hereby transferred to the Department of the Interior.”