FDR: “It is not a good way to write a story.”

This year we give as well in necessity—necessity for our own.

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.

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.