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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 18, 1944

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…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 18, 1944

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…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 17, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 17, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 17, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 17, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 11, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 10, 1944

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

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 10, 1944

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

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