Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"I hereby direct that on Sunday, November 14, 1920, the flag of the United States be displayed at half-mast at all military posts, naval stations, on vessels, and on buildings of the United States, as ..."

"I do hereby determine that it is necessary that the War Department retain of such property piers 1, 4, 5, 6 and n, together with the bulkhead opposite the slip between piers 3 and 4, and opposite pier..."

"The present serious shortage of home and business structures makes the daily destruction of buildings by fire an especially serious matter."

"A large percentage of the fires causing the annual American fire waste may be easily prevented by increased care and vigilance on the part of citizens."