Harry Truman actually said...

To the extent that any provision of any prior Executive order or directive is inconsistent with the provisions of this order, the latter shall control.

Context

Executive Order 10323—Transferring Certain Functions and Delegating Certain Powers to the Small Defense Plants Administration

02/04/1952

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