On the recordJuly 2, 1942
The Department of War.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe Department of War.
Executive Order 9191—Amending the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States
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It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.
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.
All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.
The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.