Committee on Public Information
Title
Committee on Public Information
Creator
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Identifier
WWP21211
Date
1917 April 14
Description
Source
Library of Congress, Woodrow Wilson Papers, 1786-1957
Language
English
Text
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.
As Civilian Chairman of this Committee, I appoint Mr. George Creel.
The Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, War, and the Secretary of the Navy are authorized each to detail an officer or officers to the work of the Committee.
Original Format
Letter
Files
Collection
Citation
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Committee on Public Information,” 1917 April 14, WWP21211, World War I Letters, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.