Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

The Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Treasury, acting for the President, will make the award of the distinguished flying cross to eligible persons in their respective departments.

Context

Executive Order 7786—Amendment of Executive Order No. 4601 of March 1, 1927, Prescribing Regulations Pertaining to the Award...

01/07/1938

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