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Woodrow Wilson: “The United States Wheat Director (designated and appointed by Executive Order, dated May 14, 1919) having fully complied…”

On the recordAugust 20, 1920
The United States Wheat Director (designated and appointed by Executive Order, dated May 14, 1919) having fully complied with and performed all duties and obligations imposed by said Acts of Congress, and the Proclamations and Executive Orders of the President thereunder, the resignations of said Julius H. Barnes, as said United States Wheat Director, and as president and director, of said United States Grain Corporation, are hereby accepted, and the executive administration and office created by said Executive Order of May 14, 1919, is hereby terminated and abolished.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 3320—Liquidation of United States Grain Corporation

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