Harry Truman actually said...
Subject to valid existing rights, jurisdiction over all lands in the following-described areas acquired or in process of acquisition under Title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, or transferred by Executive Order No. 7908 of June 9, 1938, as amended by Executive Order No. 8531 of August 31, 1940, 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 said lands, is hereby transferred to the Department of the Interior, and the lands shall be administered, and shall be subject to exchange, under the Taylor Grazing Act, 48 Stat. 1269 (43 U.S.C. 315), as amended: Provided, That the transfer of jurisdiction over those lands that are in process of acquisition shall take effect upon the completion of acquisition thereof by the Secretary of Agriculture.
10/24/1950