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54 Stat. 2698 Proclamation of a State of War Between Germany and Norway April 25, 1940[No. 2398] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION Preamble.*Ante*, p. 4.[22 U. S. C., Supp. V, § 245j](/us/usc/t22/s245j).WHEREAS section 1 of the joint resolution of Congress approved November 4, 1939, provides in part as follows: " “That whenever the President, or the Congress by concurrent resolution, shall find that there exists a state of war between foreign states, and that it is necessary to promote the security or preserve the peace of the United States or to protect the fives of citizens of the United States, the President shall issue a proclamation naming the states involved; and he shall, from time to time, by proclamation, name other states as and when they may become involved in the war.

” " *Ante*, p. 11.[22 U. S. C., Supp. V, § 245j–12](/us/usc/t22/s245j–12).AND WHEREAS it is further provided by section 13 of the said joint resolution that" “The President may, from time to time, promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law as may be necessary and proper to carry out any of the provisions of this joint resolution; and he may exercise any power or authority conferred on him by this joint resolution through such officer or officers, or agency or agencies, as he shall direct.

” " Proclamation of state of war between Germany and Norway.NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority conferred on me by the said joint resolution, do hereby proclaim that a state of war unhappily exists between Germany and Norway, and that it is necessary to promote the security and preserve the peace of the United States and to protect the lives of citizens of the United States. Officers to prevent violations.And I do hereby enjoin upon all officers of the United States, charged with the execution of the laws thereof, the utmost diligence in preventing violations of the said joint resolution and in bringing to trial and punishment any offenders against the same.

Secretary of State empowered to promulgate rules, etc.And I do hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the power to exercise any power or authority conferred on me by the said joint resolution, as made effective by this my proclamation issued thereunder, which is not specifically delegated by Executive order to some other officer or agency of this Government, and the power to promulgate such rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as may be necessary and proper to carry out any of its provisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this 25” day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the Independence [seal] of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2399 April 25, 1940 Proclaiming the Neutrality of the United States in the War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Norway, on the Other Hand.

Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation 54 Stat. 2699 Proclaiming the Neutrality of the United States in the War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Norway, on the Other Hand. April 25, 1940[No. 2399] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS a state of war unhappily exists between Germany,Preamble.Existence of state of war. on the one hand, and Norway, on the other hand; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D.

ROOSEVELT, PresidentApplication of previous proclamation extended. of the United States of America, in order to preserve the neutrality of the United States and of its citizens and of persons within its territory and jurisdiction, and to enforce its laws and treaties, and in order that all persons, being warned of the general tenor of the laws and treaties of the United States in this behalf, and of the law of nations, may thus be prevented from any violation of the same, do hereby declare and proclaim that all of the provisions of my proclamation of September 5, 1939, proclaiming the neutrality of the United*Ante*, p. 2629.

States in a war between Germany and France; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand apply equally in respect to Norway. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this 25” day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President:

Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2400 April 25, 1940 Use of Ports or Territorial Waters of the United States by Submarines of Foreign Belligerent States Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation Use of Ports or Territorial Waters of the United States by Submarines of Foreign Belligerent States April 25, 1940[No. 2400] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 11 of the Joint Resolution approved November 4,Preamble.*Ante*, p. 9.[22 U.

S. C., Supp. V, § 245j–10](/us/usc/t22/s245j–10). 1939, provides: " “Whenever, during any war in which the United States is neutral, the President shall find that special restrictions placed on the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States by the submarines or armed merchant vessels of a foreign state, will serve to maintain peace between the United States and foreign states, or to protect the commercial interests of the United States and its citizens, or to promote the security of the United States, and shall make proclamation thereof, it shall thereafter be unlawful for any such submarine or armed merchant vessel to enter a port or the territorial waters of the United States or to depart therefrom, except under such conditions and subject to such limitations as the President may prescribe.

Whenever, in his judgment, the conditions which have caused him to issue his proclamation have ceased to exist, he shall revoke his proclamation and the provisions of this section shall thereupon cease to apply, except as to offenses committed prior to such revocation.” " 54 Stat. 2700 WHEREAS there exists a state of war between Germany and Norway; WHEREAS the United States of America is neutral in such war; *Ante*, p. 2672.WHEREAS by my proclamation of November 4, 1939, issued pursuant to the provision of law quoted above, I placed special restrictions on the use of ports and territorial waters of the United States by the submarines of France;

Germany; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa; Application of previous proclamation extended.NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the foregoing provision of section 11 of the Joint Resolution approved November 4, 1939, do by this proclamation declare and proclaim that the provisions of my proclamation of November 4, 1939, in regard to the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States, exclusive of the Canal Zone, by the submarines of France;

Germany; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa, shall also apply to the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States, exclusive of the Canal Zone, by the submarines of Norway. Officers to prevent violations.AND I do hereby enjoin upon all officers of the United States, charged with the execution of the laws thereof, the utmost diligence in preventing violations of the said Joint Resolution, and this my proclamation issued thereunder, and in bringing to trial and punishment any offenders against the same.

IN WITNESS WHERE0F, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this 25” day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2401 April 30, 1940 National Maritime Day—1940 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation National Maritime Day—1940 April 30, 1940[No. 2401] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION Preamble.WHEREAS the first successful transoceanic voyage under steam propulsion was made by the steamship *The Savannah*, which set sail from Savannah, Georgia, on May 22, 1819; and WHEREAS, in commemoration of the material contribution thus made to the advancement of ocean transportation, the Congress by a [36 U. S. C. § 145](/us/usc/t36/s145).joint resolution of May 20, 1933 (48 Stat. 73), designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for the appropriate observance of the day; and WHEREAS it is proper that public recognition should be given to the courage, vision, and achievements of the officers and seamen of the American merchant marine and to the eminence of American inventors and engineers in the science of navigation;

National Maritime Day.Observance on May 22, 1940.NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States to observe May 22, 1940, as National Maritime 54 Stat. 2701Day by displaying the flag at their homes or other suitable places and do direct Government officials to display the flag on all Government buildings on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 30” day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Sumner Welles *Acting Secretary of State* 2402 May 3, 1940 “I Am An American Day”—1940 Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation “I Am An American Day”—1940 May 3, 1940[No. 2402] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the preamble to Public Resolution 67, 76th Congress,Preamble.*Ante*, p. 178. 3d Session, approved May 3, 1940, recites:

" “Whereas some two million young men and women in the United States each year reach the age of twenty-one years; and “Whereas it is desirable that the sovereign citizens of our Nation be prepared for the responsibilities and impressed with the significance of their status in our self-governing Republic”; " AND WHEREAS the said public resolution provides: " “That the third Sunday in May each year be, and hereby is, set aside as Citizenship Day and that the President of the United States is hereby authorized and requested to issue annually a proclamation setting aside that day as a public occasion for the recognition of all who, by coming of age or naturalization, have attained the status of citizenship, and the day shall be designated as I Am An American Day’.

“That the civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns be, and they are hereby, urged to make plans for the proper observance of this day and for the full instruction of future citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the States and localities in which they reside. “Nothing herein shall be construed as changing, or attempting to change, the time or mode of any of the many altogether commendable observances of similar nature now being hold from time to time, or periodically, but to the contrary, such practices are hereby praised and encouraged.

“Sec. 2. Either at the time of the rendition of the decree of naturalization or at such other time as the judge may fix, the judge or someone designated by him shall address the newly naturalized citizen upon the form and genius of our Government and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship; it being the intent and purpose of this section to enlist the aid of the judiciary, in cooperation with civil and educational authorities, and patriotic organizations in a continuous effort to dignify and emphasize the significance of citizenship.

” " 54 Stat. 2702 “I Am An American Day.”Sunday, May 19, 1940, designated as.NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States of America, pursuant to the aforesaid public resolution, hereby designate Sunday, May 19, 1940, as “I Am An American Day” and I urge that the day be observed as a public occasion in recognition of our citizens who have attained their majority or who have been naturalized within the past year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed.

DONE at the City of Washington this 3d day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the Independence [seal] of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Sumner Welles *Acting Secretary of State*. 2403 May 7, 1940 Italy—Suspension of Tonnage Duties Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation Italy—Suspension of Tonnage DutiesMay 7, 1940[No. 2403] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION Preamble.WHEREAS section 4228 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by the act of July 24, 1897, c. 13, 30 Stat. 214 (U.

S. C., title 46, sec. 141), provides, in part, as follows: " “Upon satisfactory proof being given to the President, by the government of any foreign nation, that no discriminating duties of tonnage or imposts are imposed or levied in the ports of such nation upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, or upon the produce, manufactures, or merchandise imported in the same from the United States or from any foreign country, the President may issue his proclamation, declaring that the foreign discriminating duties of tonnage and impost within the United States are suspended and discontinued, so far as respects the vessels of such foreign nation, and the produce, manufactures, or merchandise imported into the United States from such foreign nation, or from any other foreign country; the suspension to take effect from the time of such notification being given to the President, and to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels, belonging to citizens of the United States, and their cargoes, shall be continued, and no longer . . .”;

" AND WHEREAS satisfactory proof has been received by me from the Government of Italy that no discriminating duties of tonnage or imposts are imposed or levied in the ports of Italy upon vessels wholly belonging to citizens of the United States, or upon the produce, manufactures, or merchandise imported in such vessels, from the United States, or from any foreign country: Foreign discriminating duties of tonnage, etc., against Italy, suspended.NOW, THEREFORE, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the above-quoted statutory provisions, do hereby declare and proclaim that the foreign discriminating duties of tonnage and imposts within the United States are suspended and discontinued so far as respects the vessels of Italy and the produce, manufactures, or merchandise imported in said vessels into the United States from Italy 54 Stat. 2703or from any other foreign country; the suspension to take effect fromEffective date; duration. the date of this proclamation, and to continue so long as the reciprocal exemption of vessels belonging to citizens of the United States and their cargoes shall be continued, and no longer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this 7th day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the Independence [seal] of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2404 May 11, 1940 Proclamation of a State of War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the Other Hand Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation Proclamation of a State of War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the Other HandMay 11, 1940[No. 2404] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 1 of the joint resolution of Congress approvedPreamble.*Ante*, p. 4.[22 U.

S.C., Supp. V, § 245j](/us/usc/t22/s245j). November 4, 1939, provides in part as follows: " “That whenever the President, or the Congress by concurrent resolution, shall find that there exists a state of war between foreign states, and that it is necessary to promote the security or preserve the peace of the United States or to protect the lives of citizens of the United States, the President shall issue a proclamation naming the states involved; and he shall, from time to time, by proclamation, name other states as and when they may become involved in the war.

” " AND WHEREAS it is further provided by section 13 of the said*Ante*, p. 11.[22 U. S. C., Supp. V, § 245j–12](/us/usc/t22/s245j–12). joint resolution that" “The President may, from time to time, promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law as may be necessary and proper to carry out any of the provisions of this joint resolution; and he may exercise any power or authority conferred on him by this joint resolution through such officer or officers, or agency or agencies, as he shall direct.

” " NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, PresidentProclamation of state of war between designated powers. of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority conferred on me by the said joint resolution, do hereby proclaim that a state of war unhappily exists between Germany, on the one hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the other hand, and that it is necessary to promote the security and preserve the peace of the United States and to protect the lives of citizens of the United States.

And I do hereby enjoin upon all officers of the United States, chargedOfficers to prevent violations. with the execution of the laws thereof, the utmost diligence in preventing violations of the said joint resolution and in bringing to trial and punishment any offenders against the same. 54 Stat. 2704 Delegation of powers to Secretary of State.And I do hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the power to exercise any power or authority conferred on me by the said joint resolution, as made effective by this my proclamation issued thereunder, which is not specifically delegated by Executive order to some other officer or agency of this Government, and the power to promulgate such rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as may be necessary and proper to carry out any of its provisions.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the City of Washington this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President: Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2405 May 11, 1940 Proclaiming the Neutrality of the United States in the War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the Other Hand Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation Proclaiming the Neutrality of the United States in the War Between Germany, on the One Hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the Other HandMay 11, 1940[No. 2405] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION Preamble.Existence of state of war.WHEREAS a state of war unhappily exists between Germany, on the one hand, and Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands, on the other hand;

Application of prior proclamation extended.NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, President of the United States of America, in order to preserve the neutrality of the United States and of its citizens and of persons within its territory and jurisdiction, and to enforce its laws and treaties, and in order that all persons, being warned of the general tenor of the laws and treaties of the United States in this behalf, and of the law of nations, may thus be prevented from any violation of the same, do hereby declare and proclaim that all of the provisions of my *Ante*, p. 2629.proclamation of September 5, 1939, proclaiming the neutrality of the United States in a war between Germany and France;

Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand apply equally in respect to Belgium, Luxemburg, and the Netherlands. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed. DONE at the city of Washington this eleventh day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and forty, and of the [seal] Independence of the United States of America the one hundred and sixty-fourth. FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT By the President:

Cordell Hull *Secretary of State*. 2406 May 11, 1940 Use of Ports or Territorial Waters of the United States by Submarines of Foreign Belligerent States Digitization Vendor by the president of the united states of america A Proclamation 54 Stat. 2705 Use of Ports or Territorial Waters of the United States by Submarines of Foreign Belligerent States May 11, 1940[No. 2406] by the president of the united states of america A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS section 11 of the Joint Resolution approved NovemberPreamble.*Ante*, p. 9.[22 U.S.

C., Supp. V, § 245j–10](/us/usc/t22/s245j–10). 4, 1939, provides;" “Whenever, during any war in which the United States is neutral, the President shall find that special restrictions placed on the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States by the submarines or armed merchant vessels of a foreign state, will serve to maintain peace between the United States and foreign states, or to protect the commercial interests of the United States and its citizens, or to promote the security of the United States, and shall make proclamation thereof, it shall thereafter be unlawful for any such submarine or armed merchant vessel to enter a port or the territorial waters of the United States or to depart therefrom, except under such conditions and subject to such limitations as the President may prescribe.

Whenever, in his judgment, the conditions which have caused him to issue his proclamation have ceased to exist, he shall revoke his proclamation and the provisions of this section shall thereupon cease to apply, except as to offenses committed prior to such revocation.” " WHEREAS there exists a state of war between Germany on the one hand and Belgium and the Netherlands on the other hand; WHEREAS the United States of America is neutral in such war; WHEREAS by my proclamation of November 4, 1939, issued pursuant*Ante*, p. 2672. to the provision of law quoted above, I placed special restrictions on the use of ports and territorial waters of the United States by the submarines of France;

Germany; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, PresidentApplication of prior proclamation extended. of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the foregoing provision of section 11 of the Joint Resolution approved November 4, 1939, do by this proclamation declare and proclaim that the provisions of my proclamation of November 4, 1939, in regard to the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States, exclusive of the Canal Zone, by the submarines of France;

Germany; Poland; and the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Union of South Africa, shall also apply to the use of the ports and territorial waters of the United States, exclusive of the Canal Zone, by the submarines of Belgium and the Netherlands. AND I do hereby enjoin upon all officers of the United States,Officers to prevent violations. charged with the execution of the laws thereof, the utmost diligence in preventing violations of the said Joint Resolution, and this my proclamation issued thereunder, and in bringing to trial and punishment any offenders against the same.

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