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Woodrow Wilson: “And furthermore that all radio stations not necessary to the Government of the United States for naval communications…”

On the recordApril 5, 1917
And furthermore that all radio stations not necessary to the Government of the United States for naval communications, may be closed for radio communication.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 2585—Taking Over Necessary and Closing Unnecessary Radio Stations

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