Harry Truman actually said...

Provided, that for the purposes of this order his further term of office shall be considered as expiring upon the appointment and qualification of his successor

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Executive Order 10034—Further Exemption of John Monroe Johnson From Compulsory Retirement for Age

02/08/1949

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