10/24/1941
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"They have set us an example of sacrifice, of unity, of singleness of purpose that we on the home front must emulate if the Nation is to survive."
"Our men in uniform have proved worthy of America."
"All that area within the City of Washington, D.C., lying within the following-described boundary:"
"By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered that, subject to valid existing rights and to Executive Orders No. 5364 of June 5, 1930 withdrawing certain lan..."