On the recordNovember 17, 1938
It is ordered that the following-described public lands be, and they are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry and reserved for public use
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt is ordered that the following-described public lands be, and they are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, or entry and reserved for public use
Executive Order 8009—Withdrawal of Public Lands
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