Harry Truman actually said...

The findings or action of the Fair Employment Officer shall be subject to direct appeal to the head of the department.

Executive Order 9980—Regulations Governing Fair Employment Practices Within the Federal Establishment

07/25/1948

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This order shall not become effective to change the status of the land until 10:00 a.m. on the thirty-fifth day after the date of this order...

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I have no special announcements to make today.

I think I made both statements, and they are both correct.