Excerpt from Manual of Government Offices: Containing a List of All the Offices Both at Home and Abroad, Within the Gift of the Federal Government, From the Highest to the Lowest, Which Are Filled by Appointment From the President of the United States, or by Authority of Congress
Office, with its honors and perquisites, is not, in this country, the subject of inheritance, nor of purchase, as it'is to a great extent in most other countries.
Capability and integrity are with us the prime qualifications for official promotion. Social position, wealth, ancestry, are not the ac knowledged considerations these have little or no weight in deter mining the success 'of competitors in the contest for public honors.
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Excerpt from Manual of Government Offices: Containing a List of All the Offices Both at Home and Abroad, Within the Gift of the Federal Government, From the Highest to the Lowest, Which Are Filled by Appointment From the President of the United States, or by Authority of Congress
Office, with its honors and perquisites, is not, in this country, the subject of inheritance, nor of purchase, as it'is to a great extent in most other countries.
Capability and integrity are with us the prime qualifications for official promotion. Social position, wealth, ancestry, are not the ac knowledged considerations these have little or no weight in deter mining the success 'of competitors in the contest for public honors.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Manual of Government Offices: Containing a List of All the Offices Both at Home and Abroad, Within the Gift of the Federal Government, From the Highest to the Lowest, Which Are Filled by Appointment From the President of the United States, or by Authority of Congress
The declaration often made by foreigners that Americans are proverbially fond of office, is undoubtedly true. The same fondness for official honors and authority, would find equal expression in other countries, if similar opportunities were offered to gratify it. But the United States of America is the only nation in the world where the same chances are open to all to compete for every public position, from the lowest to the highest.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the numerous and influential roles of government officeholders and their impact on the United States' functioning and development. Beginning with a historical perspective on the evolution of government offices, the author then delves into the duties and qualifications for a wide range of positions, from the President down to consular officers. The book also examines the inner workings of the various departments, such as State, War, and the Treasury. Ultimately, it highlights the significance of competent and dedicated government officials for the country's well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780243098002_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9780243098002
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