FDR: “Many of us in the United States are observing this first day of the New Year as a day of prayer and reflection.”

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

I wish I had the power, just for this evening, to be present at all of these gatherings.

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.

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