FDR: “Let us face the fact—the failure thus far to enact an adequate fiscal program has aggravated the difficulties of…”

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.

It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

It has served as a link between the fighting man and his loved ones here at home.

The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger.