Jan 2, 1921
We shall not witness an immediate satisfactory adjustment of domestic and international trade relations.
Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Virginia and raised in Georgia before moving to New Jersey, where he became a prominent political figure. Wilson was a key leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for reforms such as antitrust legislation and the establishment of the Federal Reserve System. His presidency is also noted for significant events such as the United States' involvement in World War I and his efforts to promote the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts.
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Jan 2, 1921
I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.
Jan 2, 1921
I am returning without my signature, Senate Joint Resolution 212, 'Joint Resolution directing the War Finance Corporation to take certain action for the relief of the present depression in the agricultural sections of the country, and for…
Jan 2, 1921
For many months there has been a demand that war agencies should be abolished and that there should be less Government interference with business.
Jan 2, 1921
I am in full sympathy with every sound proposal to promote foreign trade along sound business lines.
Dec 29, 1920
The soundness of the principle embodied in Section io seems generally to be admitted.
Dec 29, 1920
It waits with acquiescence, in the first place, for laws which will effectively prohibit and prevent such interlocking of the personnel of the directorates of great corporations—banks and railroads, industrial, commercial and public…
Dec 21, 1920
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…
Dec 21, 1920
The authorization granted to the United States Fuel Administration and the United States Fuel Administrator by paragraph 5 of the executive order of July 3, 1918, was and is terminated as of January 1st, 1920, and the said powers were and…
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