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This executive order, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on 1933-06-16, establishes federal administrative policy concerning "C—Designation of South Trimble, Jr., as Acting Secretary of Commerce." 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.
Key Directives & Operative Actions
▪Title 5, Section 6), I hereby authorize and direct South Trimble, Jr., Solicitor for the Department of Commerce, to perform the duties of the Secretary of Commerce during the absence of the Secretary of Commerce and the Assistant Secretaries of Commerce appointed under the Act of February 14, 1903, as amended by the Act of March 4, 1913, and the Act of May 20, 1926.
Exec. Order No. 6179, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Jun 16, 1933). Available at https://executiveordersarchive.org/orders/app-executive-order-6179-c-designation-south-trimble-jr-acting-secretary-commerce.
Official Document Text
Source: The American Presidency Project (UCSB Archive)
Pursuant to the authority contained in Section 179 of the Revised Statutes (U.S.C. Title 5, Section 6), I hereby authorize and direct South Trimble, Jr., Solicitor for the Department of Commerce, to perform the duties of the Secretary of Commerce during the absence of the Secretary of Commerce and the Assistant Secretaries of Commerce appointed under the Act of February 14, 1903, as amended by the Act of March 4, 1913, and the Act of May 20, 1926. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT The White House, June 16, 1933.
