Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Harry F. Hawley from compulsory retirement for age for such time as may be deemed necessary, but not to exceed the duration of the present emergency.

Context

Executive Order 9530—Exemption of Harry F. Hawley From Compulsory Retirement for Age

03/13/1945

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