Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby exempt the said Herman G. A. Brauer from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending September 30, 1939.

Executive Order 7982—Exemption of Herman G. A. Brauer From Compulsory Retirement for Age

09/29/1938

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I think that covers it all right.

This Order shall become effective as of the date hereof and shall be in force and effect so long as Title I of the First War Powers Act, 194...

Well, the State Department swears that nobody did such a thing, and I don't believe that any high British officer did it.

Shall be administered under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of Commerce.