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FDR: “I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the following units…”

On the recordAugust 30, 1940
I hereby order into the active military service of the United States, effective September 16, 1940, the following units and members of the National Guard of the United States to serve in the active military service of the United States for a period of twelve consecutive months, unless sooner relieved.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Executive Order 8530—Ordering Certain Units and Members of the National Guard of the United States Into the Active Military...

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