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.
Aug 13, 1917
The United States Food Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to subscribe for and purchase all of said capital stock in the name of and for the use and benefit of the United States and as purchased to pay for the same out of the…
Jul 27, 1917
I direct that the greatest care be exercised by Department officials in issuing the affidavits of necessity
Jul 27, 1917
It is earnestly hoped, moreover, that, acting in the same spirit as the Federal Departmental officials, all citizens who may be called upon, as employers, to make affidavits for securing the discharge of persons deemed to be indispensable…
Jul 19, 1917
Whereas, the maintenance of lighthouses and other aids to navigation in the Virgin Islands, West Indies, is necessary for the safe navigation of the waters thereof by the vessels of the Navy and of the merchant marine of the United States…
Jul 10, 1917
I hereby direct that the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation shall have and exercise all power and authority vested in me in said section of said act, in so far as applicable to and in furtherance of the construction…
Jul 10, 1917
And I do further direct that the United States Shipping Board shall have and exercise all power and authority vested in me in said section of said act, in so far as applicable to and in furtherance of the taking over of title or…
Jul 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…
Jun 29, 1917
It is therefore ordered that through the United States Shipping Board there be taken over to the United States the possession and title of the aforementioned vessels.
Jun 29, 1917
The United States Shipping Board is further hereby authorized to repair, equip, and man the said vessels; 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…
Jun 21, 1917
I hereby establish an Exports Council, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Food Administrator.
Jun 21, 1917
I hereby vest in the Secretary of Commerce the executive administration of all instructions issued by the President under said Title VII and of the proclamations thereunder.
Jun 17, 1917
THEREFORE, Executive Order number twenty-two hundred and fourteen, dated June nineteen, nineteen hundred and fifteen, as amended, providing for the sale and disposition of Alaskan railroad townsites pursuant to the Act of Congress approved…
Jun 17, 1917
WHEREAS certain forfeiture provisions of the Alaskan Railroad Townsite Regulations, hereinafter mentioned, have been found to impair the stability of land titles and, in consequence, the legitimate development of the communities affected…
Jun 17, 1917
WHEREAS, by reason of the proper enforcement of the penal laws applicable to Alaska, such forfeiture provisions are deemed no longer necessary to accomplish their purpose
Jun 13, 1917
We are ready to plead at the bar of history, and our flag shall wear a new lustre.
Jun 13, 1917
Once more we shall make good with our lives and fortunes the great faith to which we were born, and a new glory shall shine in the face of our people.
Jun 13, 1917
Their plan was to throw a broad belt of German military power and political control across the very centre of Europe and beyond the Mediterranean into the heart of Asia.
Jun 13, 1917
We are accountable at the bar of history and must plead in utter frankness what purpose it is we seek to serve.
Jun 13, 1917
They are themselves in the grip of the same sinister power that has now at last stretched its ugly talons out and drawn blood from us.
Jun 13, 1917
This flag under which we serve would have been dishonoured had we withheld our hand.
Jun 13, 1917
We are not the enemies of the German people and that they are not our enemies.
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