On the recordApril 4, 1933
Such an order is being issued today.
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White House Statement on Returning Gold to Federal Reserve Banks
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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.
I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.
The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.