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In keeping with the Administration's policy of winding up the affairs of war agencies as quickly as possible after their emergency responsibilities have been discharged, I have acted upon your recommendation to terminate, effective May 8, the Petroleum Administration for War, which has so successfully completed its wartime assignment.

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Letter to Secretary Krug Concerning Termination of the Petroleum Administration for War.

05/02/1946

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