Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Executive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, transferring certain vessels between the Navy Department and the Department of Commerce, is hereby amended.

Context

Executive Order 8838—Amendment of Executive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, Transferring Certain Vessels Between the Navy...

07/29/1941

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