Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Alexander W. Weddell from compulsory retirement for age for such time as may be deemed necessary, not in excess of five years from April 30, 1941.

Context

Executive Order 8676—Exemption of Alexander W. Weddel From Compulsory Retirement for Age

02/06/1941

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