Nov 16, 1916
And I also urge and suggest our duty in this our day of peace and abundance to think in deep sympathy of the stricken peoples of the world upon whom the curse and terror of war has so pitilessly fallen.
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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Nov 16, 1916
The year that has elapsed since we last observed our day of thanksgiving has been rich in blessings to us as a people.
Nov 16, 1916
Our people could in no better way show their real attitude towards the present struggle of the nations than by contributing out of their abundance to the relief of the suffering which war has brought in its train.
Nov 16, 1916
It has long been the custom of our people to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for His many blessings and mercies to us as a nation.
Nov 16, 1916
Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, do appoint Thursday, the thirtieth of November, as a day of National Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Oct 21, 1916
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law, it is hereby ordered:
Oct 21, 1916
The Governor of The Panama Canal is authorized to prescribe such detailed rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this order.
Sep 27, 1916
Principal Consular Officers shall keep at their offices a Register of all American citizens residing in their several districts.
Sep 27, 1916
In the absence of a currency certificate no allowance will be made for depreciated currency.
Sep 27, 1916
Consuls may issue, upon forms prescribed by the Department, certificates of registration good for one year, for use with the authorities of the place where the persons registered are residing.
Sep 27, 1916
The general principles which govern applications for passports also govern applications for registration.
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