Executive Order 8814—Directing the Secretary of War to Relinquish Possession of the Inglewood Plant of North American Aviation, Inc.

Whereas, by Executive Order No. 8773, dated the 9th day of June, 1941, the Secretary of War was directed by the President to take possession of and operate the Inglewood plant of North American Aviation, Inc., in the City of Los Angeles, State of California, to produce the aircraft and other articles and material called for by its contracts with the United States, or otherwise, and do all things necessary or incidental thereto, and to take such measures as might be necessary to protect workers returning to the plant; and

Whereas, on the 9th day of June, 1941, the Secretary of War, acting pursuant to said direction, took possession of and is now in possession of the said plant of North American Aviation, Inc.; and

Whereas, said Executive Order provides that possession and operation thereunder shall be terminated by the President as soon as he determines that the plant will be privately operated in a manner consistent with the needs of national defense; and

Whereas, it now appears, and I so determine, that the plant will be privately operated in a manner consistent with the needs of national defense:

Now, Therefore, I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, as President of the United States, and as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, hereby direct the Secretary of War immediately to relinquish possession of the said plant of North American Aviation, Inc., and to issue the necessary orders for carrying out the aforesaid direction.

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

The White House,
July 2, 1941.