FDR: “For the past seven years I have had the high honor and the grave responsibility of leadership of the American people.”

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.

The Federal Loan Administrator and the War Food Administrator are hereby designated as additional members of the Economic Stabilization Board.

The coming victory of the United Nations means that they, and not their enemies, have power to establish the foundations of the future.

It may be in another week or ten days.