Executive Order 9218—Authorizing the Office of Scientific Research and Development in the Office for Emergency Management to Acquire and Dispose of Property

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by Title II of the Second War Powers Act, 1942, approved March 27, 1942 (Public Law 507, 77th Congress), the Office of Scientific Research and Development in the Office for Emergency Management is hereby authorized to exercise the authority contained in the said Title II of the Second War Powers Act, 1942, to acquire, use, and dispose of any real property, temporary use thereof, or other interest therein, together with any personal property located thereon, or used therewith, which the Office of Scientific Research and Development shall deem necessary for military, naval, or other war purposes.

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

The White House,
August 11, 1942.