Harry Truman actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Herbert E. Gaston from compulsory retirement for age for an indefinite period of time not extending beyond June 30, 1955, the date on which his present term of office expires.

Context

Executive Order 10273—Exemption of Herbert E. Gaston from Compulsory Retirement for Age

07/17/1951

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