FDR: “I have repeatedly indicated the high esteem in which I hold Governor Benson.”

The coming victory of the United Nations means that they, and not their enemies, have power to establish the foundations of the future.

All Federal agencies are directed to cooperate with the Secretary of the Interior to the fullest extent possible.

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.