We claim to be the greatest democratic people in the world, and democracy means first of all that we can govern ourselves.

We shall never again be divided or wonder what stuff we are made of.

A new light shines about us.

It is therefore ordered that through the United States Shipping Board there be taken over to the United States the possession and title of the aforementioned vessel.

I hereby authorize and empower the Alien Property Custodian to employ and appoint in the manner provided in the trading with the enemy act in the District of Columbia and elsewhere.

I hereby fix the salary of the Alien Property Custodian heretofore appointed at the sum of $5,000 per annum.

The Civil Service Commission concurs in the issuance of this order in view of the highly confidential character of the employments and the particular qualifications required.

I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States, hereby authorize and direct Herbert Hoover, United States Food Administrator, from time to time, to requisition any and all foods and feeds, and storage facilities for the same, that said…

In the opinion of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy, it is impracticable to secure qualified employees for this work by competitive examination.

During the continuance of the war and until further orders, any services which American consular officers shall be called upon to perform under items 8, 12, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43 of the Tariff of United States Consular…

I hereby vest in the Secretary of Commerce the power to review the refusal of any collector of customs.

I hereby vest in the Postmaster General the executive administration of all the provisions.

I further authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to grant a license under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law or to withhold or refuse the same to any 'enemy' or 'ally of enemy.'

I hereby establish a War Trade Board

I further hereby vest in the Federal Trade Commission the power and authority to issue licenses.

I further hereby vest in said War Trade Board the power and authority to issue, under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law, or to withhold or refuse, licenses to trade either directly or indirectly with, to, or from…

I hereby vest in the Secretary of State the executive administration of the provisions of subsection (b).

I hereby establish a War Trade Council