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This executive order, signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on 1902-07-25, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "—Mandatory Retirement Age for Officers of the Revenue Cutter Service." 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.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪Under the provisions of section 4 of the act of Congress approved April 12, 1902, "To promote the efficiency of the Revenue Cutter Service," that the Secretary of the Treasury shall "by direction of the President" when officers of the Revenue Cutter Service reach the age limit of 64 years, retire them from active service.
Exec. Order, "Executive Order—Mandatory Retirement Age for Officers of the Revenue Cutter Service," Theodore Roosevelt (Jul 25, 1902). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-mandatory-retirement-age-for-officers-the-revenue-cutter-service.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
It is hereby ordered under the provisions of section 4 of the act of Congress approved April 12, 1902, "To promote the efficiency of the Revenue Cutter Service," that the Secretary of the Treasury shall "by direction of the President" when officers of the Revenue Cutter Service reach the age limit of 64 years, retire them from active service. THEODORE ROOSEVELT
