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Gerald Ford: “It is hereby ordered that any return... shall be delivered to or open to inspection by the President only upon written…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 1974
It is hereby ordered that any return... shall be delivered to or open to inspection by the President only upon written request signed by the President personally.
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Gerald Ford
Republican · Michigan

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Executive Order 11805—Inspection by President and Certain Designated Employees of the White House Office of Tax Returns Made...

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