Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Retired enlisted men shall, upon reporting for active duty, be entitled to the cash clothing allowances prescribed in this order.

Executive Order 9226—Regulations Governing the Furnishing of Clothing in Kind or Payment of Cash Allowances in Lieu Thereof

08/18/1942

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