FDR: “The basic reason for this situation is simple, I think.”

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.

Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.

The work, my friends, is peace.