FDR: “We cannot accept the doctrine that war must be forever a part of man's destiny.”

It is not really of any great importance.

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.

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.