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FDR: Such funds as may be available to enable the Director of Civilian Defense to carry out the provisions of the…

On the recordMarch 5, 1942
Such funds as may be available to enable the Director of Civilian Defense to carry out the provisions of the aforementioned act of January 27, 1942, shall be used only for acquiring facilities, equipment and supplies necessary to provide for the adequate protection of persons and property from bombing attacks.
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Democratic · New York

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Executive Order 9088—Prescribing Regulations Concerning Civilian Defense

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