FDR: “The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to take possession of the mines, collieries, and preparation…”

That such a body would be best able to perform its nationally important tasks if created independently of the War Labor Board by the President.

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.

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

It may be in another week or ten days.