09/12/1919
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"The supreme need of our own nation and of the nations with whom we are co-operating is an abundance of supplies, and especially of food-stuffs."
"This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury."
"I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive dir..."
"As Civilian Chairman of this Committee, I appoint Mr. George Creel."