Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

the provisions of the Executive Order of January 17, 1873, as amended, prohibiting, with certain exceptions, officers and employees of the United States from holding any office under any state, territorial, or municipal government, are hereby waived as to Douglas Armstrong

Context

Executive Order 7648—Waiving Provisions of Executive Order of January 17, 1873, as to Douglas Armstrong

06/27/1937

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