FDR: “I hereby exempt the said August Thomas from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending July 31, 1943.”

This is our chance to serve those who serve us.

The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.

That the President appoint a commission for these purposes.

I recommend that the Congress authorize the acceptance of the Constitution and the participation of the United States in the work of the Food and Agriculture Organization.