Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Russell Sturgis may be appointed to the position of assistant territorial representative in the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, without compliance with the requirements of the Civil Service Rules.

Context

Executive Order 8451—Authorizing the Appointment of Russell Sturgis to the Position of Assistant Territorial Representative...

06/19/1940

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