May 2, 1945
THIS CHANGE does not in any respect lessen the need for volunteer efforts in our states and
communities. State and local governments are fully aware of their continuing responsibilities, and
I am sure that we can depend upon their knowledge and the patriotism of the millions of
volunteers to continue the war jobs in which the whole nation has had to be trained. Protection
volunteers, such as auxiliary firemen and policemen, working with state and local governments
have done a magnificent job through their defense councils in organizing to protect the nation
against the threat of enemy action, sabotage, and other war hazards. Civilian War Services
volunteers have likewise rendered invaluable assistance.
The millions of volunteer workers throughout the nation, giving freely of their time, have been
basic to the strength of our democracy. I know they will willingly continue to serve. Under
General Haskell's able direction the OCD has provided needed assistance to the defense
councils and volunteers in carrying on their important work in advancing the war effort on the
home front.
NOTE: This statement was made public as part of a White House release stating that the
President had that day written to the Congress announcing the forthcoming termination of the
Office of Civilian Defense and withdrawing its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The
release further stated that developments in the European war and the efficient operation of
community volunteer forces made possible the decision that Federal supervision of civilian
defense was no longer needed.
The Office of Civilian Defense was terminated by Executive Order 9562, effective June 30,
1945 (3 CFR, 1942-1948 Comp., p. 388).
THIS CHANGE does not in any respect lessen the need for volunteer efforts in our states and
communities. State and local governments are fully aware of their continuing responsibilities, and
I am sure that we can depend upon their knowledge and the patriotism of the millions of
volunteers to continue the war jobs in which the whole nation has had to be trained. Protection
volunteers, such as auxiliary firemen and policemen, working with state and local governments
have done a magnificent job through their defense councils in organizing to protect the nation
against the threat of enemy action, sabotage, and other war hazards. Civilian War Services
volunteers have likewise rendered invaluable assistance.
The millions of volunteer workers throughout the nation, giving freely of their time, have been
basic to the strength of our democracy. I know they will willingly continue to serve. Under
General Haskell's able direction the OCD has provided needed assistance to the defense
councils and volunteers in carrying on their important work in advancing the war effort on the
home front.
NOTE: This statement was made public as part of a White House release stating that the
President had that day written to the Congress announcing the forthcoming termination of the
Office of Civilian Defense and withdrawing its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The
release further stated that developments in the European war and the efficient operation of
community volunteer forces made possible the decision that Federal supervision of civilian
defense was no longer needed.
The Office of Civilian Defense was terminated by Executive Order 9562, effective June 30,
1945 (3 CFR, 1942-1948 Comp., p. 388).