Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Early Statesman synthesis distilling legal jargon into practical meaning, statutory anchors, and structural constitutional impacts.
This executive order, signed by President Harry S Truman on 1946-11-12, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Terminal Date for Filing Application for Payment Certificate Under Section 124 (h) of the Internal Revenue Code." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Exec. Order No. 9802, Harry S Truman (Nov 12, 1946). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-9802-terminal-date-for-filing-application-for-payment-certificate-under.
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)