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Biography of an Ideal Review a message from the Director, in a new browser window
Review the Merit System Principles, in a new browser window
Review the Civil Service Act of 1883, in a new browser window
Review the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, in a new browser window
View an Introductory Slide Show, in a new browser window 1789-1883: Ninety Six Premerit Years
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1883: Merit System is Born
1883-1938: The First Fifty Five Years
1938-1958: The Beginning of Modern Personnel Administration
1958-1977: From Administration to Management
Take the History Challenge Quiz, in a new browser window 1977-1979: The Second Civil Service Reform
Access the Text-Only Version (1.0 MB) 1979-Present: Post-Reform: Gains, Losses, and Constant Change

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