Apr 15, 1917
The supreme need of our own nation and of the nations with whom we are co-operating is an abundance of supplies, and especially of food-stuffs.
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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Apr 15, 1917
The supreme test of the nation has come. We must all speak, act, and serve together!
Apr 15, 1917
There is not a single selfish element, so far as I can see, in the cause we are fighting for.
Apr 13, 1917
This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Apr 12, 1917
I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive direction of the Committee.
Apr 6, 1917
This order is issued solely because of the present international situation, and will be withdrawn when the emergency is passed.
Apr 5, 1917
Done at the city of Washington, this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen and of the Independence of the United States, the One Hundred and Forty-first.
Apr 5, 1917
No entry shall be allowed after that date under said proclamation for either the coal or the noncoal lands.
Apr 5, 1917
The said coal lands, if otherwise available, shall be subject to disposal under the aforesaid proclamation of September 28, 1914, at $2.00 per acre, until and including June 30, 1917, subject to the provisions of the said act of February…
Apr 5, 1917
By virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, do hereby prescribe, proclaim and make known that the entries or purchases heretofore made for coal lands in said reservation as under the aforesaid…
Apr 5, 1917
And furthermore that all radio stations not necessary to the Government of the United States for naval communications, may be closed for radio communication.
Apr 5, 1917
It is ordered by virtue of authority vested in me by the Act to Regulate Radio Communication, approved August 13, 1912, that such radio stations within the jurisdiction of the United States as are required for naval communications shall be…
Apr 5, 1917
All persons are warned against entering into any agreement, combination or conspiracy which will prevent any of said lands from selling advantageously, and all persons so offending will be prosecuted criminally under section 59 of the…
Apr 5, 1917
In the event that any existing agricultural entry on the reservation made with a reservation of the coal deposits, is canceled on or before June 30, 1917, the land may, if otherwise available, until and including that date, but not…
Apr 1, 1917
We shall be satisfied when those rights have been made as secure as the faith and the freedom of nations can make them.
Apr 1, 1917
Such assent shall be based solely upon the finding, after due consideration, by such Department or office that the person can render better service for the Government in the place for which the examination is held.
Apr 1, 1917
We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts.
Apr 1, 1917
In view of present emergency conditions and until further notice, the Civil Service Commission is directed to refuse examination to any person who is, or who has been within three months of the date of the examination, employed in the…
Apr 1, 1917
It is a distressing and oppressive duty, Gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus addressing you.
Apr 1, 1917
We are glad, now that we see the facts with no veil of false pretense about them, to fight thus for the ultimate peace of the world and for the liberation of its peoples.
Apr 1, 1917
Our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion.
Apr 1, 1917
The present German submarine warfare against commerce is a warfare against mankind.
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