Lyndon Johnson actually said...

In the event of a vacancy in the office of Postmaster General or during the absence or disability of the Postmaster General, the Deputy Postmaster General shall act as Postmaster General.

Context

Executive Order 11313—Providing that Certain Officers May Act as Postmaster General

10/16/1966

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