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Creation of the United States Civil Service Commission
- When
- March 3, 1871
- Where
- United States
On March 3, 1871, President Grant signed the first U.S. civil service reform legislation, creating the United States Civil Service Commission, which was funded for two years.
On March 3, 1871, President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the first U.S. civil service reform legislation, which had been passed by Congress. The act created the United States Civil Service Commission, implemented by Grant and funded for two years by Congress, lasting until 1874. The legislation aimed at reducing patronage and establishing merit-based selection.
Sources
- United States Civil Service Commission Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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