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The Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized and directed, through and with the aid of any persons or instrumentalities that he may designate, to take possession of the plants and facilities of the companies named in the list attached…

Possession, control, and operation of any plant or facility, or part thereof, taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Navy within 60 days after he determines that the productive efficiency of the plant, facility…

That is how we have been able to effect this very extraordinary and successful training of about ten million men.

It would be a very good thing for some people that I am looking at.

I think that public opinion ought to be gradually formed in this country.

It's rather a special art, to live with a large crowd of people.

We as a people are utterly opposed to aggression and sneak attacks.

Timing—that's why we have to practice this- timing is of the utmost importance.

I am glad to be back here in well-known surroundings.

It is ordered that the use, possession, and control of the land hereinafter described be, and they are hereby, transferred from the Department of Agriculture to the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Our close relations, our true friendship with Canada during these years has proved to be an illustrious example of working hand in hand with your neighbor for the general good.

This trip has given me a chance to talk over the social and economic future of the Hawaiian group with Governor Stainback and the future of the people of Alaska with Governor Gruening.

You know, it takes a personal observation- you've got to see things with your own eyes.

Possession, control, and operation of any transportation system... shall be terminated by the Director when he determines that such possession, control, and operation are no longer necessary for the successful prosecution of the war

the Director shall observe the terms and conditions of the directive order of the National War Labor Board







