Jan 21, 1917
There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but an organized common peace.
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 21, 1917
It will be absolutely necessary that a force be created as a guarantor of the permanency of the settlement so much greater than the force of any nation now engaged or any alliance hitherto formed or projected that no nation, no probable…
Jan 21, 1917
Every lover of mankind, every sane and thoughtful man must take that for granted.
Jan 21, 1917
They cannot in honor withhold the service to which they are now about to be challenged.
Jan 21, 1917
It is inconceivable that the people of the United States should play no part in that great enterprise.
Jan 21, 1917
That service is nothing less than this, to add their authority and their power to the authority and force of other nations to guarantee peace and justice throughout the world.
Jan 21, 1917
We are that much nearer a definite discussion of the peace which shall end the present war.
Jan 2, 1917
It is hereby ordered, under authority found in the act of June twenty-one, nineteen hundred and six
Dec 4, 1916
I take the liberty of congratulating you upon the completion of a record of rare serviceableness and distinction.
Dec 4, 1916
We should clear away all legal obstacles and create a basis of undoubted law for it which will give freedom without permitting unregulated license.
Nov 16, 1916
Our people could in no better way show their real attitude towards the present struggle of the nations than by contributing out of their abundance to the relief of the suffering which war has brought in its train.
Nov 16, 1916
The year that has elapsed since we last observed our day of thanksgiving has been rich in blessings to us as a people.
Nov 16, 1916
Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, do appoint Thursday, the thirtieth of November, as a day of National Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Nov 16, 1916
And I also urge and suggest our duty in this our day of peace and abundance to think in deep sympathy of the stricken peoples of the world upon whom the curse and terror of war has so pitilessly fallen.
Nov 16, 1916
It has long been the custom of our people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation.
Oct 21, 1916
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, it is hereby ordered:
Oct 21, 1916
The Governor of The Panama Canal is authorized to prescribe such detailed rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this order.
Sep 27, 1916
The Secretary of State is authorized to make regulations concerning registration additional to these rules and not inconsistent with them.
Sep 27, 1916
Consuls may issue, upon forms prescribed by the Department, certificates of registration good for one year, for use with the authorities of the place where the persons registered are residing.
Sep 27, 1916
The general principles which govern applications for passports also govern applications for registration.
Sep 27, 1916
No fee shall be required for registration nor for any service connected therewith, except for the issuance of a certificate of registration.
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