FDR: “He is performing useful service at the present time, probably as useful as is possible for that fellow to do.”

The work, my friends, is peace.

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

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.

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