“ SEC. 6. Definition. As used in this order, the word "functions" embraces duties, powers, responsibilities, authority, and discretion.
SEC. 7. Prior directives and actions. This order supersedes the provisions of the letters of the President to the Director of the United States Information Agency dated August 16, 1955, and August 21, 1956, and the letter of the President to the Secretary of State dated December 27, 1956 (22 P. R. 101-103) ”

“ Without prejudice to anything done under proper authority with respect to any function under the Act at any time subsequent to the approval of the Act and prior to the issuance of this order, the effective date of this order shall be deemed to be the date on which the Act was approved. ”