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Woodrow Wilson: “Whereas it is necessary to operate certain radio stations for radio communication by the Government and to close other…”

On the recordApril 29, 1917
Whereas it is necessary to operate certain radio stations for radio communication by the Government and to close other radio stations not so operated, to insure the proper conduct of the war against the Imperial German Government and the successful termination thereof.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 2605A—Taking Over Necessary and Closing Unnecessary Radio Stations

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