Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I do hereby exempt Edward B. Russ from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until March 1, 1939.

Executive Order 7791—Exemption of Edward B. Russ From Compulsory Retirement for Age

01/12/1938

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