Woodrow Wilson actually said...

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.

Context

Executive Order 3176—Taking Possession and Title of German Vessels

11/23/1919

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