Apr 28, 1916
This withdrawal is made subject to any valid existing rights of any person or persons.
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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Apr 25, 1916
All persons are warned against entering into any agreement, combination, or conspiracy which will prevent any of said lands from selling advantageously.
Apr 25, 1916
In my judgment, no more of the land can be disposed of at said price.
Apr 18, 1916
I have taken it, and taken it in the confidence that it will meet with your approval and support.
Apr 18, 1916
We owe it to a due regard for our own rights as a nation, to our sense of duty as a representative of the rights of neutrals the world over, and to a just conception of the rights of mankind to take this stand now with the utmost solemnity…
Apr 18, 1916
It has therefore become painfully evident that the position which this Government took at the very outset is inevitable.
Apr 2, 1916
in my judgement it is proper and necessary in the interest of equal opportunity and good administration that all of the lands hereby excluded from the Alamo National Forest subject to disposition should be restored to settlement in advance…
Apr 2, 1916
preference will be given the prior legal applicant, notwithstanding such unlawful settlement or occupancy
Apr 2, 1916
it appears that the public good will be promoted by adding certain lands to the Alamo National Forest, within the State of New Mexico
Mar 20, 1916
Under authority of the Joint Resolution of Congress, approved March 17, 1916, an emergency having arisen making necessary an increase in the enlisted strength of the Regular Army within the continental limits of the United States, the arms…
Mar 12, 1916
Passports which are to be used again should be sent to the Department of State, and the owners informed that they should notify the Department of State, at least five days before they expect to leave this country again, as to the port…
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