Lyndon Johnson actually said...
The limitation in Section 1 relating to the period during which an employee shall be considered as on leave of absence from his employment with the Federal Government is waived with respect to Reginald C. Price, and he shall be considered to have been on leave of absence for the period March 9,1954, through September 12,1957, for the purpose of all rights and benefits provided by Executive Order No. 9721, as amended.
09/11/1966