Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Secretary of War shall permit the managements of the said plants, facilities, installations and properties taken under the provisions of this order to continue with their managerial functions to the maximum degree possible consistent with the aims of this order.

Context

Executive Order 9426—Authorizing the Secretary of War to Take Possession of and Operate the Plants, Facilities,...

02/22/1944

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