Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The exercise, as herein specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of these mines, collieries, and facilities.

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Executive Order 9481—Authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to Take Possession of and Operate Certain Mines, Collieries,...

09/11/1944

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