FDR: “The United States rejects such an ordering, and retains its ancient faith.”

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

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

That such study should be conducted by a specially appointed commission charged with the duty of examining into the experience which industry and labor have thus far had with these plans, and of reporting the facts for the benefit of the…

Trade is fundamental to the prosperity of Nations, as it is of individuals.