On the recordDecember 26, 1943
I cannot wait until the last moment to take action to see that the supplies to our fighting men are not interrupted.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI cannot wait until the last moment to take action to see that the supplies to our fighting men are not interrupted.
Statement on the Executive Order on Possession and Operation of the Railroads
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The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.
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.