Woodrow Wilson: “This determinate body of persons, the free population, is always present, and always has been present, under all…”

For many months there has been a demand that war agencies should be abolished and that there should be less Government interference with business.

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

The said United States Fuel Administration is hereby authorized to procure information in reference to the business of coal and coke producers and distributors in the manner provided for in Sections 6 and 9 of the Act of Congress approved…

The burdens of war are not lifted when the fighting ceases.