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FDR: I do hereby exempt Edward M. Kennard from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until May 1, 1939.

On the recordApril 4, 1938
I do hereby exempt Edward M. Kennard from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until May 1, 1939.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Executive Order 7859—Exemption of Edward M. Kennard From Compulsory Retirement for Age

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