Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of War immediately, in so far as may be necessary or desirable, to take possession of and operate the Bendix, New Jersey, plants of Air Associates, Incorporated.

Context

Executive Order 8928—Secretary of War Authorized To Take Possession of the Bendix, New Jersey, Plants of Air Associates

10/29/1941

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