04/24/1941
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"I give to the people of the Philippines my solemn pledge that their freedom will be redeemed and their independence established and protected."
"I hereby extend the provisions of Executive Order 9360 of July 7, 1943."
"Clearly it would be extravagant were this body of experienced men of the sea not to be used as promptly as possible."
"It was only natural for us then to decide that this country was to be the predominant cargo shipbuilding area for us both."