That would be purely voluntary.
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The executive departments and agencies of the Government are authorized and directed to cooperate with the Departments of the Navy and Interior in the effectuation of the provisions of this order.
I want to thank the Vice President not only for what he has said tonight, but also for all that he has done for me and for his country.
I have always believed that the American people have the good sense and good judgement to make the right decisions, once they know the facts.
Warning is hereby expressly given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy, deface, or remove any feature of this Memorial or to settle upon any of the lands thereof as hereby established.





