On the recordJuly 29, 1941
Executive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, transferring certain vessels between the Navy Department and the Department of Commerce, is hereby amended.
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presidency.ucsb.eduExecutive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, transferring certain vessels between the Navy Department and the Department of Commerce, is hereby amended.
Executive Order 8838—Amendment of Executive Order No. 8798 of June 19, 1941, Transferring Certain Vessels Between the Navy...
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