Richard Nixon actually said...

In order to provide staggered terms for Indian-leader members of the Council appointed after August 31, 1972, the President shall, notwithstanding the terms prescribed by the last phrase of the preceding sentence, appoint four Indian-leaders to serve as members of the Council for terms ending August 31, 1973, and four for terms ending August 31, 1974.

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Executive Order 11688—Amending Executive Order No. 11399 with Respect to the Membership of the National Council on Indian...

11/30/1972

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