Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

the quantity of red cedar shingles imported from Canada which may be admitted to entry during the first six months of the calendar year 1938 shall be limited to 916,246 squares.

Context

Executive Order 7822—Limiting the Importation of Red Cedar Shingles From Canada During the First Six Months of 1938

02/24/1938

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