Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the aforesaid authority vested in me, do hereby find and publicly proclaim and declare that the public safety requires that restrictions and prohibitions in addition to those provided otherwise than by the Act of May 22, 1918, above mentioned, shall be imposed upon the departure of persons from and their entry into the United States;
On the recordAugust 7, 1918
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Proclamation 1473—Issuance of Passports and Granting of Permits to Depart from and Enter the United States
Share
More from Woodrow Wilson
Mar 2, 1921
Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.
Dec 9, 1920
A court shall not, by a single sentence which does not include dishonorable discharge, adjudge against a soldier:
Mar 2, 1921
Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.
Feb 21, 1921
A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…





