Herbert Hoover actually said...

Mrs. Florence F. Burton may be appointed to the position of secretary to the Director of Prohibition, Department of Justice, without compliance with the requirements of the civil-service rules.

Context

Executive Order 5762—Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Florence F. Burton

12/17/1931

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