06/02/1941
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"The generosity of these gifts, each one of which represents a personal sacrifice by an individual is overwhelming and without precedent."
"Authorized leaves of absence of personnel required by orders of competent authority to participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights shall not suspend such orders for pay purposes."
"I do hereby direct and order, as follows:"
"The Department of the Navy."