Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

Succession to office pursuant to this order shall be on a temporary or Interim basis and shall not have the effect of vacating the statutory position held by the successor.

Context

Executive Order 10495—Prescribing the Order of Succession of Officers To Act as Secretary of Defense

10/13/1953

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