Woodrow Wilson actually said...
In view of present emergency conditions and until further notice, the Civil Service Commission is directed to refuse examination to any person who is, or who has been within three months of the date of the examination, employed in the Government service, or to certify any such person who is on the eligible register of the Commission, unless such person submits the written assent of the Department or office in which he is or has been employed to his taking such examination or to his being so certified.
04/01/1917