Woodrow Wilson actually said...
Whereas the United States Fuel Administrator by orders dated October 31, 1919, and December 8, 1919, conferred certain powers upon the Director General of Railroads and his representatives, acting by and under his authority, relative to the delivery, use, consumption, distribution and apportionment of coal; and whereas doubts have arisen as to whether the powers thereby conferred upon the Director General of Railroads and his representatives will continue in effect after 12:01 o'clock, A.M., on the first day of March, 1920;
02/27/1920