Executive Order 8243—Prescribing Regulations Governing the Enforcement of the Neutrality of the United States

Whereas, under the treaties of the United States and the law of nations it is the duty of the United States, in any war in which the United States is a neutral, not to permit the commission of unneutral acts within the jurisdiction of the United States;

And Whereas, a proclamation was issued by me on the 8th day of September declaring the neutrality of the United States of America in the war now existing between Germany, on the one hand, and the Union of South Africa, on the other hand.

Now, Therefore, in order to make more effective the enforcement of the provisions of said treaties, law of nations, and proclamation, I hereby prescribe that the provisions of my Executive Order No. 8233 of September 5, 1939, prescribing regulations governing the enforcement of the neutrality of the United States, apply equally in respect to the Union of South Africa.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

The White House,
September 8, 1939.