Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"to pray Almighty God that He may forgive our sins and shortcomings as a people and purify our hearts to see and love the truth"

"The functions of the Council shall be as follows:"

"I do hereby proclaim Thursday, the thirtieth day of May, a day already freighted with sacred and stimulating memories, a day of public humiliation, prayer and fasting"

"I beseech Him that He will give victory to our armies as they fight for freedom, wisdom to those who take counsel on our behalf in these days of dark struggle and perplexity"