Harry Truman actually said...

"Mr. Taylor, through a long and versatile career, has earned the accolade of his countrymen whom he has served faithfully and well wherever duty called him."

"Happily he is now in the zenith of his powers--a hale veteran in high service."

"I hereby further exempt the said Harry B. Mitchell from compulsory retirement for an indefinite period of time."

"It is ordered that the use, possession, and control of the following-described property comprising the Chattanooga Boat Yard, Tennessee, together with the buildings and other improvements thereon and ..."