Woodrow Wilson actually said...

I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy...

As Civilian Chairman of this Committee, I appoint Mr. George Creel.

This order is issued solely because of the present international situation, and will be withdrawn when the emergency is passed.

Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the afore...