Woodrow Wilson actually said...

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

"This order shall take effect from this date"

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

"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..."