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FDR

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1933, until his death on April 12, 1945. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New York and is best known for his leadership during two of the most significant crises in American history: the Great Depression and World War II. Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery and social welfare, which fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in American life.

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Apr 17, 1942

There is established within the Office for Emergency Management of the Executive Office of the President a War Manpower Commission.

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Apr 17, 1942

All records and property (including office equipment) of the several agencies and all records and property used primarily in the administration of any functions transferred or consolidated by this Order are transferred to the respective…

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Apr 17, 1942

The Chairman, after consultation with the members of the Commission, shall formulate plans and programs and establish basic national policies to assure the most effective mobilization and maximum utilization of the Nation's manpower in the…

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Apr 17, 1942

I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of the Navy immediately to take possession of and operate the plants of Brewster Aeronautical Corporation located at Long Island City, New York, Newark, New Jersey, and Johnsville, Pennsylvania.

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Apr 17, 1942

Whereas, Brewster Aeronautical Corporation has entered into contracts for the construction and manufacture of essential war materials.

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Apr 17, 1942

The following agencies shall conform to such policies, directives, regulations, and standards as the Chairman may prescribe in the execution of the powers vested in him by this Order.

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Apr 15, 1942

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows:

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Apr 15, 1942

Victory will require the fullest participation of all of the people in our war effort.

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Apr 15, 1942

It is ordered that, subject to valid existing rights and to withdrawals and classifications for power purposes, the following-described public lands in Arkansas be, and they are hereby, withdrawn from all forms of appropriation under the…

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Apr 15, 1942

Every purchaser of War Savings Bonds invests not only in the success of the Nation's common cause, but also in his own personal security and independence.

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Apr 14, 1942

There is established within the Office for Emergency Management of the Executive Office of the President the Office of Civilian Defense.

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Apr 14, 1942

The Director shall discharge and perform his responsibilities and duties under the direction and supervision of the President.

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Apr 14, 1942

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, and in order to define further the functions and duties of the Office for Emergency Management of the Executive Office of the President.

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Apr 14, 1942

The Director, with the advice and assistance of the Board, shall serve as the center for the coordination of Federal civilian defense activities.

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Apr 13, 1942

Survival is what our problem is, survival of what we have all lived for.

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Apr 13, 1942

I shudder to think of what would happen to any part of the hemisphere that came under German domination.

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Apr 12, 1942

It is ordered that, subject to valid existing rights, the public lands in the following-described areas be, and they are hereby, withdrawn from all forms of appropriation and use under the public-land laws.

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Apr 12, 1942

Circumstances requiring the provisions of my proclamation of May 28, 1941, with respect to the wheat and wheat flour hereinafter described do not exist.

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Apr 12, 1942

I hereby exempt the said Leo A. McIntire from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending April 30, 1943.

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Apr 9, 1942

I hereby designate the War Production Board, the War Department, the Navy Department, the Treasury Department, the United States Maritime Commission, and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as the governmental agencies authorized to…

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Apr 9, 1942

Such inspection shall be regarded as secret, confidential, or restricted, as the case may be, and all reports, records, papers, documents, and writings relating to such inspection or audit shall be marked or stamped as secret…

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Apr 9, 1942

The authority herein conferred may be exercised by the Chairman of the War Production Board, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Treasury, the United States Maritime Commission, and the Board of Directors…

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