Calvin Coolidge said...

On and after October 1, 1926, only those embassies and legations and other diplomatic missions of the United States specifically authorized to do so by the Department of State will issue passports, except in the absence of a duly authorized consular officer.

Context

Executive Order 5032—Amendment to Chapter XII of the 'Instructions to Diplomatic Officers of the United States, March 8...'

01/17/1929

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