Harry Truman actually said...

This order shall become effective with respect to any agency concerned as of the close of its pay period terminating or current on January 31, 1946.

Executive Order 9687—Revoking Executive Orders Concerning Foreign Service Pay Adjustment

01/25/1946

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We are building new factories and transportation facilities.

It will be a tough job to accomplish the production goals of our defense effort.

We can do this best by holding the cost of living stable, by preventing profiteering by anyone, and by paying for our military needs through...

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, I hereby approve such seal as the official seal o...