Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Dr. Winfred Overholser may be appointed Superintendent of St. Elizabeths Hospital, Department of the Interior, without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Rules.

Context

Executive Order 7710—Authorizing the Appointment of Dr. Winfred Overholse as Superintendent of St. Elizabeths Hospital...

09/16/1937

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