On the recordMarch 16, 1948
It is a tragic record.
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St. Patrick's Day Address in New York City
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The administration of that portion of the trust territory which includes the islands of Tinian and Saipan is hereby transferred from the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Navy.
Provided, that such lands shall remain subject to the unhampered use of the Department of the Army for purposes of national defense.