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Herbert Hoover: “It is hereby ordered that four hours, exclusive of time for luncheon, shall constitute a day's work on Saturdays for all…”

On the recordMay 17, 1931
It is hereby ordered that four hours, exclusive of time for luncheon, shall constitute a day's work on Saturdays for all clerks and other employees of the field service of the Department of the Interior
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 5625—Saturday Working Hours, Field Service, Department of the Interior

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