01/03/1938
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"Whatever may be the temporary outcome of the present phase of the war in Greece, I believe that the Greek people will once more ultimately achieve their victory and regain their political independence..."
"That is exactly the question I hoped you would ask."
"By virtue of the authority vested in me by section 2 of the Civil Service Act (22 Stat. 403, 404), and by section 1753 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows."
"I hereby exempt the said Charley R. Davis from compulsory retirement for age for a period of one year ending August 31, 1942."