Sep 6, 1920
The present serious shortage of home and business structures makes the daily destruction of buildings by fire an especially serious matter.
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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Sep 6, 1920
A large percentage of the fires causing the annual American fire waste may be easily prevented by increased care and vigilance on the part of citizens.
Sep 6, 1920
The need of the civilized world for American products to replace the ravages of the Great War is especially great at this time.
Sep 6, 1920
The destruction by fires in the United States involves an annual loss of life of 15,000 men, women and children, and over $250,000,000 in buildings, foodstuffs and other created resources.
Aug 20, 1920
Said United States Grain Corporation, continuing to act as a governmental agency for this purpose only, and acting through its officers and agents, and in accordance with law, shall proceed as rapidly as may be reasonably possible to…
Aug 20, 1920
all Acts done or authorized by said Julius H. Barnes, Chief of the Cereal Division of the United States Food Administration and by the personnel and organization continued by him, pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation dated November…
Aug 20, 1920
The work of the said United States Food Administration having been completed to the public benefit and to my satisfaction, said United States Food Administration, and all remaining divisions and branches thereof, are hereby terminated and…
Aug 20, 1920
The United States Wheat Director (designated and appointed by Executive Order, dated May 14, 1919) having fully complied with and performed all duties and obligations imposed by said Acts of Congress, and the Proclamations and Executive…
Aug 20, 1920
I further direct that all departments and established agencies of the Government co-operate with the United States Grain Corporation, its officers and agents, in the performance of its and their duties, as hereinafter set forth, and to…
Aug 20, 1920
The resignation of Julius H. Barnes, as Chief of the Cereal Division of the United States Food Administration, is hereby accepted;
Aug 3, 1920
Especially do I recommend that the day be fittingly observed in the universities, colleges and schools of our country, to the end that salutary and patriotic lessons may be drawn from the fortitude and perseverance and the ideals of this…
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