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General support for Babel, but noting impact on Danish Americans, who, on account of the "past history" between Denmark and Germany, should be excused from proclamation clearly directed at Germans.
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Mekota notes that the ban affects people "heroically fighting for the cause of liberty" in addition to its intended target.
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Dirks wonders whether German-language education is allowed again.
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Thorson inquiring about Babel after end of war.
Babel Proclamation in English_30May1918.pdf

Babel Proclamation in English, presented without commentary.
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Waging losing battle, Rev. Blaufuss implores Koeberle to "protest most emphatically" to Harding over Babel. Koeberle adds at end of letter than Blaufuss has sowed dissent repeatedly.
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