FDR: “It must be made very clear that the war effort is being impeded.”

We must go on to do all in our power to conquer the doubts and the fears, the ignorance and the greed, which made this horror possible.

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

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

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