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FDR: I do hereby exempt James Robertson from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until June 1, 1938.

On the recordApril 26, 1937
I do hereby exempt James Robertson from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until June 1, 1938.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Executive Order 7613—Exemption of James Robertson From Compulsory Retirement for Age

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