Sep 29, 1918
We shall not only be distrusted but shall deserve to be distrusted if we do not enfranchise them with the fullest possible enfranchisement, as it is now certain that the other great free nations will enfranchise them.
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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Aug 7, 1918
I hereby direct all departments of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his duties under this proclamation and the rules and regulations promulgated in pursuance hereof.
Aug 7, 1918
Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, acting under and by virtue of the aforesaid authority vested in me, do hereby find and publicly proclaim and declare that the public safety requires that…
Aug 7, 1918
No citizen of the United States shall receive a passport entitling him to leave or enter the United States, unless it shall affirmatively appear that there are adequate reasons for such departure or entry and that such departure or entry…
Aug 7, 1918
No alien shall receive permission to depart from or enter the United States unless it shall affirmatively appear that there is reasonable necessity for such departure or entry and that such departure or entry is not prejudicial to the…
Aug 7, 1918
I hereby designate the Secretary of State as the official who shall grant, or in whose name shall be granted, permission to aliens to depart from or enter the United States;
Jul 25, 1918
I can never accept any man as a champion of liberty either for our selves or for the world who does not reverence and obey the laws of our own beloved land, whose laws we ourselves have made.
Jul 25, 1918
Every mob contributes to German lies about the United States what her most gifted liars cannot improve upon by the way of calumny.
Jul 25, 1918
I say plainly that every American who takes part in the action of a mob or gives it any sort of countenance is no true son of this great democracy, but its betrayer.
Jul 25, 1918
No man who loves America, no man who really cares for her fame and honor and character, or who is truly loyal to her institutions, can justify mob action while the courts of justice are open and the governments of the States and the nation…
Jun 28, 1918
These developments have made the tubes practically obsolete, quite unnecessary, and, in fact, a hindrance to the efficient operation of the postal service.
Jun 28, 1918
These reasons seeming to me conclusive and compelling, I have not felt the liberty to acquiesce in this feature of the bill, which I herewith return.
Jun 28, 1918
I am convinced there is no moral or legal obligation resting on the, Government to continue the use of these tubes by rental.
Jun 28, 1918
I am taking the liberty of returning H.R. 7237, making appropriations for the service of the Post Office Department for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1919, and for other purposes, without my signature.
Jun 28, 1918
During such breakdowns they cease operation for hours and for even days together.
Jun 28, 1918
This is an unfounded assumption, because practically all this mail could be handled at less cost and more expeditiously by other means.
Jun 28, 1918
It has been found that late closings of the mail can be accomplished and closer connections assured by this means.
Jun 27, 1918
We are about to set them free; we must not leave them without the tools of action when they are free.
Jun 27, 1918
The only question is, When shall we supply it—now or later, after the demands shall have become reproaches that we were so dull and so slow?
May 27, 1918
I hereby establish the War Industries Board as a separate administrative agency to act for me and under my direction.
May 27, 1918
The functions, duties and powers of the War Industries Board, as outlined in my letter of March 4, 1918, to Bernard M. Baruch, Esquire, its Chairman, shall be and hereby are continued in full force and effect.
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