FDR: “It is time for this country to stop playing into Hitler's hands, and to unshackle our own.”

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

We seek peace—enduring peace.

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.

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.