FDR: “May this country never forget that its power in this war has come from the efforts of its citizens, living in freedom…”

We can be proud of all that the Red Cross has meant to them.

The logic of events and our clear and pressing national interest must override our old party controversies.

As their Commander in Chief I call upon you, my fellow Americans, to oversubscribe the 1945 Red Cross War Fund.

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.