WHEREAS it is necessary, in the interest of the national security and defense, that plans be prepared and implemented whereby government and non-government radio stations may be silenced or required to be operated in a manner consistent with the needs of national security and defense in the event of hostile action endangering the nation, or imminent threat thereof;
Harry Truman: “WHEREAS it is necessary, in the interest of the national security and defense, that plans be prepared and implemented…”
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Executive Order 10312—Providing for Emergency Control Over Certain Government and Non-Government Stations Engaged in Radio...
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