09/16/1943
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"I do hereby appoint Saturday, the first day of January 1944, as a day of prayer for all of us."
"I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of the Navy to take possession of and operate the shipyard of the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation."
"May you get back home to our good America just as soon as you can."
"America is proud of you, proud of what you are doing in this distant place."