Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

Mr. F. Harry Lewis may be appointed to the position of examiner of merchandise in the office of the United States Appraiser of Merchandise, Customs Service, New York, New York, without compliance with the requirements of Civil Service Rule II.

Context

Executive Order 6633—Waiver of Civil Service Rule II to Permit the Appointment of Mr. F. Harry Lewis in the Customs Service

03/06/1934

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