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Proclamation 1364
Woodrow Wilson

President Wilson formally declares war against Germany and announces twelve regulations concerning 'alien enemies.'

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Woodrow Wilson: Proclamation 1364

April 6, 1917 (about 107 years ago)

President Wilson formally declares war against Germany and announces twelve regulations concerning 'alien enemies.'

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George Washington: Thanksgiving Proclamation

October 3, 1789 (over 234 years ago)

At Congress' request, George Washington declares November 26th - Thanksgiving - as a day for the people of the United States to give thanks to 'Almighty God', 'glorious Being', 'beneficent Author', 'great Lord and Ruler of Nations.'

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George Washington: Proclamation Against Crimes Against the Cherokee Nations

December 12, 1792 (over 231 years ago)

President George Washington calls on the American people to track down and bring to justice at a bounty of $500 a piece, 'certain lawless and wicked persons' who attacked a peaceful Cherokee nation town.

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Andrew Jackson: Proclamation Regarding Duties on Austrian Vessels

May 11, 1829 (almost 195 years ago)

President Andrew Jackson leverages an act of Congress 'concerning discriminating, duties of tonnage and impost' in order to elminate tariffs on the goods of Austrian ships so long as the same reciprocity is bestowed upon American ships in Austria.

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