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Herbert Hoover: One position of headquarters messenger at the headquarters of the Philippine Department, when filled by an honorably…

On the recordAugust 26, 1931
One position of headquarters messenger at the headquarters of the Philippine Department, when filled by an honorably discharged, enlisted man, who has been on duty at those headquarters.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 5696—Amendment of Schedule B, of the Civil-Service Rules, to Permit Appointment of Headquarters Messenger,...

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