Pub. L. 93-155, tit. VIII, sec. 815

Sec. 815. In recognition of the vital contribution of Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (United States Navy, retired) to our national defense and in special recognition of his invaluable guidance, initiative, and perseverance in developing the nuclear submarine, the President is authorized to appoint the said Hyman G. Rickover to the grade of admiral on the retired list with all the rights, privileges, benefits, pay and allowances provided by law for officers appointed to such grade.