Harry Truman actually said...

Appointments under subsection 101(a) of this order to positions other than advisory or consultative shall be supported by written certification by the head of the employing department or agency.

Context

Executive Order 10205—Amending Executive Order No. 10182 Relating to the Appointment of Certain Persons Under the Defense...

01/15/1951

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