08/16/1940
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"This is the time to do the planning, although the war—even in Europe—is not over."
"We must proceed with equal vigor to liquidate war agencies and reconvert the Government to peace."
"The transition from war to peace should be carried forward rapidly, but with a minimum of disorder and disruption."
"Such recommendations should include plans for the liquidation of war agencies and the reassignment of such permanent or continuing functions as they possess."