Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Edward D. Anderson from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1942.

Executive Order 8899—Exemption of Edward D. Anderson From Compulsory Retirement for Age

09/14/1941

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