09/03/1919
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"Supplementing the Executive Order signed August 5th, in relation to the Relief, Protection and Transportation of American Citizens abroad, it is further directed:That the Secretary of State, the Secre..."
"The enforcement of this order is hereby delegated to the Secretary of the Navy, who is authorized and directed to take such action in the premises as to him may appear necessary."
"He will use all avenues of communication available to gather and distribute all obtainable facts."
"Whereas Proclamations having been issued by me declaring the neutrality of the United States of America in the wars now existing between various European nations;"