01/04/1919
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"The heads of the Departments above referred to will keep in constant communication with each other and endeavor to agree upon and arrange every question which arises, advising with the President where..."
"Whereas Proclamations having been issued by me declaring the neutrality of the United States of America in the wars now existing between various European nations;"
"The Secretary of State will detail such diplomatic agents as may be necessary, including an adviser upon diplomatic procedure and law, to accompany the Assistant Secretary of War on the first shipment..."
"He will use all avenues of communication available to gather and distribute all obtainable facts."