FDR: “I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe Monday, May 23, 1938, as National Maritime Day by…”

All sections of our population—labor, farmers, businessmen have shared and will share in the benefits which increased trade brings.

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.

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

Improved standards of nutrition, increased levels of farm incomes, avoidance of agricultural surpluses—these are among the important objectives that the Food and Agriculture Organization will assist the Nations of the world in achieving.