On the recordAugust 10, 1944
In time of war, the President is empowered, through the Secretary of War, to take possession and assume control of any system or systems of transportation, or any part thereof
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presidency.ucsb.eduFDR: “In time of war, the President is empowered, through the Secretary of War, to take possession and assume control of any…”
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Executive Order 9462—Possession and Operation of Certain Motor Carrier Transportation Systems
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