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.
Apr 13, 1917
This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Apr 12, 1917
I hereby create a Committee on Public Information, to be composed of the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, and a civilian who shall be charged with the executive direction of the Committee.
Apr 6, 1917
Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, do hereby prescribe, proclaim and make known that unallotted coal lands in…
Apr 6, 1917
This order is issued solely because of the present international situation, and will be withdrawn when the emergency is passed.
Apr 5, 1917
Done at the city of Washington, this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen and of the Independence of the United States, the One Hundred and Forty-first.
Apr 5, 1917
By virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the aforesaid Acts of Congress, do hereby prescribe, proclaim and make known that the entries or purchases heretofore made for coal lands in said reservation as under the aforesaid…
Apr 5, 1917
and furthermore that all radio stations not necessary to the Government of the United States for naval communications, may be closed for radio communication.
Apr 5, 1917
The said coal lands, if otherwise available, shall be subject to disposal under the aforesaid proclamation of September 28, 1914, at $2.00 per acre, until and including June 30, 1917, subject to the provisions of the said act of February…
Apr 5, 1917
In the event that any existing agricultural entry on the reservation made with a reservation of the coal deposits, is canceled on or before June 30, 1917, the land may, if otherwise available, until and including that date, but not…
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