Richard Nixon actually said...

This order shall be effective as of the date of approval of the act entitled 'An Act To amend chapter 73 of title 10 of the United States Code, to establish a Survivor Benefit Plan, and for other purposes.'

Context

Executive Order 11687—Delegating Functions Conferred Upon the President by Section 1455 of Title 10 of the United States...

10/10/1972

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