On the recordJune 21, 1917
I hereby establish an Exports Council, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Food Administrator.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI hereby establish an Exports Council, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Food Administrator.
Executive Order 2645—Export Licenses Exports Council
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