Publishing the Neutrality Proclamation of the President of the United States, Dated September 5, 1939

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of the Neutrality Proclamation of the President of the United States

Provisions Regarding Prohibited Acts:
- Accepting commission or enlisting in service of a belligerent nation (Sections 1-7)
- Fitting out, arming, or augmenting ships for belligerent use (Sections 8-10)
- Participating in military expeditions against belligerents (Section 11)
- Dispatching vessels to supply belligerent warships (Sections 12-14)
- Conspiring to violate neutrality laws (Section 15)
- Interned persons leaving internment without permission (Sections 16-17)

Provisions Regarding Use of U.S. Territorial Waters:
- Belligerent vessels cannot use U.S. waters for hostile operations or observation (Section 18)
- Belligerent warships cannot enter U.S. ports except under specific conditions (Sections 19-24)
- Restrictions on supplies, repairs, and communication for belligerent vessels (Sections 25-30)
- Prizes captured by belligerents cannot enter U.S. waters except under specific conditions (Section 31)

General Provisions:
- Requires strict neutrality and non-participation in the war by U.S. nationals (Section 32)
- Applies to the Canal Zone with potential modifications (Section 33)
- Warns of consequences for violating neutrality laws (Section 34)
- Proclamation remains in effect until modified or revoked (Section 35)