Calvin Coolidge actually said...

Mr. Samuel H. Thompson may be appointed to an appropriate position in or under the Indian Bureau without reference to the civil service rules.

Executive Order 5050—Authorizing the Appointment of Samuel H. Thompson Without Regard to Civil Service Rules

02/20/1929

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