Harry Truman actually said...

By virtue of the authority vested in me by sections 301 and 426 (c) of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, as amended, it is hereby ordered as follows:

Context

Executive Order 10266—Suspension of Certain Provisions of the Officer Personnel Act of 1947, as Amended, Which Relate to...

06/29/1951

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Harry Truman Quotes

It is imperative that Title I of the First War Powers Act remain effective until all of these matters have been dealt with.
4/30/1947
Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman,President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the afore...
4/30/1947
I have found, after investigation, that each reorganization contained in the Plan is necessary to accomplish one or more of the purposes set...
4/30/1947
I have on several occasions recommended the creation of a single agency for the administration of housing programs.
4/30/1947

View All Harry Truman Quotes