Richard Nixon actually said...

All executive departments, independent establishments, and other governmental agencies... shall be closed, and employees thereof shall be excused from duty, on Monday, December 24, 1973, the day preceding Christmas Day and on Monday, December 31, 1973, the day preceding New Year's Day.

Context

Executive Order 11750—Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and Agencies on Monday, December 24, 1973 and...

12/12/1973

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