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Woodrow Wilson: “Now therefore, the possession and title of the United States in all such vessels is taken over in accordance with Joint…”

On the recordNovember 23, 1919
Now therefore, the possession and title of the United States in all such vessels is taken over in accordance with Joint Resolution adopted by Congress and approved by the President May 12, 1917.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 3176—Taking Possession and Title of German Vessels

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