Jan 15, 1920
This Government will likewise make know to them the substance of the present communication.
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 15, 1920
The Government of the United States agrees that for it to send a reinforcement of sufficient strength to act on the offensive in cooperation with anti-Bolshevik forces is impracticable.
Jan 7, 1920
The maintenance of the peace of the world and the effective execution of the treaty depend upon the whole-hearted participation of the United States.
Jan 7, 1920
Germany is beaten, but we are still at war with her, and the old stage is reset for a repetition of the old plot.
Jan 7, 1920
Without the covenant of the League of Nations there may be as many secret treaties as ever, to destroy the confidence of governments in each other.
Jan 7, 1920
I do not believe that this is what the people of this country wish or will be satisfied with.
Jan 7, 1920
Whenever we look back to Andrew Jackson we should draw fresh inspiration from his character and example.
Jan 7, 1920
The United States enjoyed the spiritual leadership of the world until the Senate of the United States failed to ratify the treaty.
Jan 7, 1920
Personally, I do not accept the action of the Senate of the United States as the decision of the nation.
Jan 7, 1920
The world has been made safe for democracy, but democracy has not been finally vindicated.
Dec 29, 1919
This Board shall perfect a permanent organization and shall hold meetings at stated intervals, to which representatives of the map-using public shall be invited for the purpose of conference and advice.
Dec 29, 1919
In order to coordinate the activities of the various map-making agencies of the executive departments of the Government, to standardize results, and to avoid unnecessary duplication of work, I hereby constitute a Board of Surveys and Maps.
Dec 29, 1919
so much of the Executive Order of August io, 1906, as grants additional advisory powers to the United States Geographic Board is hereby rescinded and these additional powers are transferred to the Board of Surveys and Maps.
Dec 29, 1919
All Government departments will make full use of the above board as an advisory body and will furnish all available information and data called for by the Board.
Dec 29, 1919
The Board is directed to make recommendations to the several Departments or to the President for the purpose of coordinating all map-making and surveying activities of the Government and to settle all questions at issue between executive…
Dec 22, 1919
It is hereby ordered, under authority found in the act of June twenty-first, nineteen hundred and six, that the trust or other period of restriction against alienation contained in any patent issued to any Indian for any lands on the…
Nov 24, 1919
The compensation and conditions of employment of persons employed in the United States will be specified in the appointments.
Nov 24, 1919
The compensation of such persons will begin upon date of embarkation at port of departure from the United States, and they will be granted free transportation from port of departure, including meals on the steamer, but no compensation or…
Nov 23, 1919
Now therefore, the possession and title of the United States in all such vessels is taken over in accordance with Joint Resolution adopted by Congress and approved by the President May 12, 1917.
Nov 4, 1919
Wherefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, hereby designate Thursday, the twenty-seventh day of November next, for observance as a day of thanksgiving and prayer by my fellow-countrymen, inviting them to cease…
Oct 26, 1919
In all matters having to do with the personal habits and customs of large numbers of our people we must be certain that the established processes of legal change are followed.
Oct 26, 1919
I object to and cannot approve that part of this legislation with reference to wartime prohibition.
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