Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I hereby further exempt the said Louis A. Simon from compulsory retirement for age for a period of six months ending November 30, 1941.

Executive Order 8747—Exemption of Louis A. Simon From Compulsory Retirement for Age

04/27/1941

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