Letter Accepting Resignation of Marvin Jones as War Food Administrator

May 23, 1945

Dear Marvin:

In view of your desire expressed to me last month to return to your place on the Court of
Claims, I regretfully accept your resignation. I understand that the Chief Justice of the Court is
now anxious that you resume your judicial work as soon as possible.

Let me express my own appreciation, and also the thanks of the people of the United States for
the hard, conscientious and efficient work you have done as War Food Administrator.

It was a most difficult assignment. The needs of our armed forces, of our Allies, and of our own
civilian population called for the highest degree of competence in food production, management
and distribution. It is to the everlasting credit of the War Food Administration that even after
supplying the great demands made upon us from all over the world, the American people as a
whole not only did not go hungry but actually enjoyed a better diet than in the days before the war.

It is an accomplishment of which you can be very proud.

With best wishes for continued success and happiness in your work,
Very sincerely yours,
HARRY S. TRUMAN

NOTE: Mr. Jones served as War Food Administrator from June 28, 1943, through June 30, 1945.
His letter of resignation, dated May 22, 1945, was released with the President's reply.