Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I do hereby exempt Carleton W. Sturtevant from the provisions thereof and continue him in the service until November 1, 1935.

Context

Executive Order 6773—Exemption of Carleton W. Sturtevant From Compulsory Retirement for Age

06/29/1934

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