FDR: “The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to take…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 1944

The Secretary of War is hereby authorized and directed to take possession of the plants and facilities of the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company.

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Democratic · New York

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Executive Order 9477—Authorizing the Secretary of War to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants and Facilities of the...

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