FDR: “I am accordingly obliged to take over at once temporary possession and…”

On the recordDecember 26, 1943

I am accordingly obliged to take over at once temporary possession and control of the railroads to insure their continued operation.

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Democratic · New York

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Statement on the Executive Order on Possession and Operation of the Railroads

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FDR: “I am accordingly obliged to take over at once temporary possession and control of the railroads to insure their…”