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On the recordApril 14, 1942
The Director, with the advice and assistance of the Board, shall serve as the center for the coordination of Federal civilian defense activities.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 9134—Amendment of Executive Order No. 8757 of May 20, 1941 Establishing the Office of Civilian Defense

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