Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

the determination of all questions of eligibility for the benefits thereof, including all questions of law and fact relating to such eligibility, shall be made by the Secretary of War

Context

Executive Order 8461—Amendment of Executive Order No. 8099 of April 28, 1939, Relating to Administration of Benefits...

06/27/1940

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