Aug 13, 1914
By virtue of the authority vested in me, I hereby establish the following order in the Canal Zone
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 13, 1914
The quarantine officer, after his inspection of the vessel and its documents, shall decide whether said vessel, or its personnel or passengers, or any article aboard said vessel is liable to convey any of the following diseases: plague…
Aug 5, 1914
Supplementing the Executive Order signed August 5th, in relation to the Relief, Protection and Transportation of American Citizens abroad, it is further directed:That the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of…
Aug 4, 1914
The Secretary of State will detail such diplomatic agents as may be necessary, including an adviser upon diplomatic procedure and law, to accompany the Assistant Secretary of War on the first shipment to sail for the other side.
Aug 4, 1914
The Secretary of War will detail officers for the purpose of organizing and conducting the relief work among, and the transportation of, the refugees.
Aug 4, 1914
He will attend to the chartering of ships, arranging for transportation, payment therefor by those able to pay, and the proper handling of the destitute, after obtaining all the information possible and availing himself of the services of…
Aug 4, 1914
The heads of the Departments above referred to will keep in constant communication with each other and endeavor to agree upon and arrange every question which arises, advising with the President wherever necessary and securing his…
Aug 4, 1914
It is now ordered, by virtue of authority vested in me to establish regulations on the subject, that all radio stations within the jurisdiction of the United States of America are hereby prohibited from transmitting or receiving for…
Aug 4, 1914
He will make arrangements for fiscal agencies at such points in England and on the Continent as may be practicable, and he will provide means for making available for American citizens in Europe and England moneys furnished by their…
Aug 4, 1914
Whereas Proclamations having been issued by me declaring the neutrality of the United States of America in the wars now existing between various European nations;
Aug 4, 1914
He will use all avenues of communication available to gather and distribute all obtainable facts.
Aug 4, 1914
The enforcement of this order is hereby delegated to the Secretary of the Navy, who is authorized and directed to take such action in the premises as to him may appear necessary.
Aug 4, 1914
The Secretary of the Treasury will make arrangements for handling the funds, determining, after such consultation as may be necessary, how much shall be shipped abroad and how the sums which will be required to be expended by the other…
Jul 22, 1914
Executive orders of November 9, 1907, and January 28, 1908, setting aside certain townships in the State of Arizona as additions to the Navajo Indian Reservation, are hereby modified so as to release from the said withdrawals all of the…
Jul 22, 1914
Provided, That the lands shall revert to their former status as Indian reservation when no longer used or needed for the purpose reserved
Jul 20, 1914
I therefore request and direct that a proceeding in equity be filed, seeking the dissolution of unlawful monopolization of transportation in New England territory now sought to be maintained by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad…
Jul 3, 1914
He must make himself feel that he is a part of the people of the United States, that he is trying to think not only for them, but with them.
Jul 3, 1914
I am sometimes very much interested when I see gentlemen supposing that popularity is the way to success in America.
Jul 3, 1914
My dream is that as the years go on and the world knows more and more of America it will also drink at these fountains of youth and renewal.
Jun 5, 1914
It is unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, capture, wilfully disturb or kill any bird of any kind whatever, or take the eggs of any such bird within the limits of this reserve.
Jun 4, 1914
Be ready and fit for anything that you have to do. And keep ready and fit.
Jun 4, 1914
I want you to take these great engines of force out onto the seas like adventurers enlisted for the elevation of the spirit of the human race.
Jun 4, 1914
You are not serving a government, gentlemen; you are serving a people.
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