On the recordJuly 25, 1941
I hereby call and order into the service of the armed forces of the United States for the period of the existing emergency.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI hereby call and order into the service of the armed forces of the United States for the period of the existing emergency.
Order Placing Armed Forces of the Philippines Under United States Command
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