FDR: “The force of and help from an enlightened opinion is what the professional workers need to win such a widespread battle.”

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.

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

The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.

I do know it will come, and I do know that tonight there are over seven and a half million Americans overseas or fighting afloat in this great war.