Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"This order shall take effect from and after this date and shall be operative during the pending emergency or until further orders."

"It is further declared that the current status of war constitutes an \extraordinary emergency\"

"Whereas, the existence of a state of war between the United States and the Imperial German Government makes it essential to the public safety that no communication of a character which would aid the e..."

"The cooperation of state, county and municipal civil service commissions with the United States Civil Service Commission is desirable in the existing exigency in meeting the needs of the Federal Gover..."