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Woodrow Wilson: The United States Shipping Board is further hereby authorized to repair, equip and man said vessel; to operate, lease or…

On the recordJuly 2, 1917
The United States Shipping Board is further hereby authorized to repair, equip and man said vessel; to operate, lease or charter the same in any service of the United States, or in any commerce, foreign or coastwise; and to do and perform any and all things that may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of the joint resolution above set forth.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order 2653—German Boats

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