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.
Oct 11, 1917
I further hereby vest in said War Trade Board the power and authority to issue, under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law, or to withhold or refuse, licenses to trade either directly or indirectly with, to, or from…
Oct 11, 1917
I further hereby vest in the Federal Trade Commission the power and authority to issue licenses.
Oct 8, 1917
it appears that the public good will be promoted by excluding certain areas from the Cache National Forest, in Idaho and Utah
Oct 8, 1917
I have hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Oct 8, 1917
by virtue of the power in me vested by the Act of Congress approved June fourth, eighteen hundred and ninety-seven
Oct 8, 1917
in my judgment it is proper and necessary, in the interest of equal opportunity and good administration
Sep 28, 1917
In accordance with the provisions of Section 179 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by an Act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government, approved August 5, 1882 (22 Stats., 238), the…
Sep 26, 1917
In order to effect the more expeditious construction of the buildings for the new Immigration Station, Baltimore, Maryland, the early completion of the buildings for military purposes creating a national emergency, I do hereby suspend the…
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