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Woodrow Wilson: The ordinary and normal processes of private initiative will not, however, provide immediate employment for all of the…

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The ordinary and normal processes of private initiative will not, however, provide immediate employment for all of the men of our returning armies.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson acknowledges the challenges of providing immediate employment for returning soldiers.

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