Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Every person shall be deemed to have notice of the requirements of this Act upon publication by the President of a proclamation or other public notice fixing a time for any registration under Section 2.

Context

Executive Order 8545—Selective Service Regulations

09/22/1940

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