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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.

Dec 21, 1920

Such records, files, reports, copies of contracts, correspondence, and proceedings transferred under this order, and such personnel detailed or assigned thereunder, as are stated in a written notice to the Secretary of the Federal Trade…

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Dec 12, 1920

I suggest to my fellow-countrymen that the circles around their Christmas trees will be incomplete unless, mingled with their own expectant children, they shall visualize some of the waifs of Central Europe.

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Dec 12, 1920

I shall adopt twenty of these children as my own temporary wards.

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Dec 12, 1920

Ten dollars contributed through the European Relief Council will save the life of one child.

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Dec 12, 1920

Three and a half million children are facing starvation in Central Europe.

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Dec 9, 1920

Dishonorable discharge, in itself a severe punishment, should be adjudged and approved only when it is clear that the accused should be separated from the service.

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Dec 9, 1920

A court shall not, by a single sentence which does not include dishonorable discharge, adjudge against a soldier:

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Dec 9, 1920

The reviewing authority should suspend the whole of a sentence when it appears to him that such action will promote the discipline of his command.

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Dec 8, 1920

Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to abrogate or limit any rights and benefits conferred under the reciprocal arrangements with Denmark heretofore proclaimed.

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Dec 8, 1920

Provided that the enjoyment by any work of the rights and benefits conferred by the Copyright Act of March 4, 1909, and the acts amendatory thereof, including the Act of December 18, 1919, shall be conditional upon compliance with the…

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Dec 8, 1920

Copyright shall include the special benefit of Section 1 (e) of the Copyright Act of March 4, 1909, namely copyright controlling the parts of instruments serving to reproduce mechanically the musical work.

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