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

the exercise, as hereinafter specified, of the powers vested in me is necessary to insure, in the interest of the war effort, the operation of the said systems

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 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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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

I hereby prescribe the following regulations, applicable to all officers, warrant officers, nurses, and enlisted men of all branches of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

Personnel of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard who are qualified as glider personnel under such regulations as the Secretary of War or the Secretary of the Navy may severally prescribe...

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, the Executive Committee on Commercial Policy, established by the letter of November 11, 1933, from the President to the Secretary of State, and continued by…

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

The term 'glider flight' shall mean a journey in a service-type glider in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

Such officer, warrant officer, nurse, or enlisted man may comply with the requirements herein prescribed by performing four or more glider flights without regard to the duration thereof during a period of 12 consecutive calendar months.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 6, 1944

Flights performed within a period of 90 days prior to the date of this order shall be considered to have been made on the effective date of this order.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Aug 2, 1944

I hereby authorize the Secretary of War to take possession and assume control of the transportation systems of the Philadelphia Transportation Company.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 30, 1944

Her memory will ever be held in affectionate remembrance and appreciation.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 28, 1944

Practically all Germans deny the fact they surrendered in the last war, but this time they are going to know it.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 28, 1944

I said, 'I am frightfully sorry. I haven't got any food to send you.'

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 28, 1944

It is the difference between our type of civilization and our type of fellow, and their type of civilization and fellow.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 28, 1944

The goal with Japan is still unconditional surrender.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 28, 1944

We will help them get back on their feet physically.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 26, 1944

Half the trucks broke down before they could get across.

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FDR
@fdr· Democratic · NY· Jul 26, 1944

From here we are conducting a campaign, one more advanced than any other campaign of the past.

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