On the recordMarch 15, 1917
I feel confident that the people of the United States will be moved to aid these people stricken by war, famine and disease;
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presidency.ucsb.eduI feel confident that the people of the United States will be moved to aid these people stricken by war, famine and disease;
Proclamation 1359—Ukranian Relief Day
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