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, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive dir..."

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

"Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, do hereby prescribe, proclaim and mak..."

"This order is issued solely because of the present international situation, and will be withdrawn when the emergency is passed."