01/04/1919
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"I am sure that I am speaking the mind of all thoughtful Americans when I say that it is our duty as the representatives of the nation to do everything that it is necessary to do to secure the complete..."
"To assume control of the vast railway systems of the country is, I realize, a very great responsibility."
"It is hereby ordered, under authority found in the act of June twenty-first, nineteen hundred and six."
"Until and except so far as said Director shall from time to time by general or special orders otherwise provide, the Boards of Directors, Receivers, officers and employees of the various transportatio..."