The President's News Conference
03/25/1929
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I have appointed Mr. Harvey H. Bundy, of Boston, as Assistant Secretary of State, to the vacancy created by the promotion of Under Secretary...
The Secretary of State shall decide all matters relating to the maintenance and due preservation of property and to the expenditure of money...
His vivid personality will be deeply missed by the whole country.
Such an employee who has served continuously since March 1, 1904, may be given a classified status without examination.