09/08/1919
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"I further hereby vest in said War Trade Board the power and authority to issue, under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law, or to withhold or refuse, licenses to trade either dir..."
"I hereby revoke the Executive order of August 21, 1917, creating the Exports Administrative Board."
"I further hereby vest in the Federal Trade Commission the power and authority to issue licenses."
"I further authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to grant a license under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law or to withhold or refuse the same to any 'enemy' or 'ally of enemy..."