Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Mrs. G. W. Shipman may be appointed a clerk in the Office of the First Assistant Postmaster-General without examination under the Civil-Service rules. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Early Statesman synthesis distilling legal jargon into practical meaning, statutory anchors, and structural constitutional impacts.
This executive order, signed by President Theodore Roosevelt on 1904-01-07, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "Executive Order." It is a direct, concise executive instruction delivering focused administrative or military commands to department leadership.
Constitutional Assessment: This action represents an orderly exercise of Article II administrative discretion, managing the internal machinery and personnel of the executive branch without abridging the ancient liberties of the people.
Exec. Order, "Executive Order," Theodore Roosevelt (Jan 7, 1904). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-54.
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)