FDR: “The policy of the Government—to seek every possible means towards peace, both in relation to existing situations and…”

Improved standards of nutrition, increased levels of farm incomes, avoidance of agricultural surpluses—these are among the important objectives that the Food and Agriculture Organization will assist the Nations of the world in achieving.

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.

We seek peace—enduring peace.

The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of any and all such mines.