Herbert Hoover actually said...

Mrs. Mary Bernadine Partridge may be appointed to a clerical position in the Bureau of Prohibition without compliance with the Civil Service Rules.

Executive Order 5259—Authorizing the Appointment of Mrs. Mary Bernadine Partridge

01/09/1930

More Herbert Hoover Quotes

I have decided, therefore, to call upon one of our wisest and most experienced public servants to accept a position which will enable him af...

In order that we may have definite organization for this service, I am today calling upon the heads of the leading civic organizations to me...

I am gratified that the very act of creating the Corporation has already shown results in the dissipation of fear and the restoration of pub...

I am happy to say he has now expressed his willingness to serve.