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Woodrow Wilson: Whereas, the existence of a state of war between the United States and the Imperial German Government makes it essential…

On the recordApril 27, 1917
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 enemy or its allies shall be had
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 2604—Censorship of Submarine Cables, Telegraph and Telephone Lines

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