FDR: “The news of the past few days from Germany has deeply shocked public opinion in the United States.”

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

The work, my friends, is peace.

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.