On the recordApril 1, 1917
It is a distressing and oppressive duty, Gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus addressing you.
Source
presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Address to a Joint Session of Congress Requesting a Declaration of War Against Germany
Share & report
More from Woodrow Wilson
Dec 6, 1920
The United States cannot refuse this role of champion without putting the stigma of rejection upon the great and devoted men who brought its government into existence.
Feb 2, 1921
I think, therefore, that the bill should not become law and that the tract should be made a Federal bird reservation for the protection of the birds which now frequent the lands.
Dec 6, 1920
Democracy is an assertion of the right of the individual to live and to be treated justly as against any attempt on the part of any combination of individuals to make laws which will overburden him or which will destroy his equality among…
Dec 6, 1920
By this faith, and by this faith alone, can the world be lifted out of its present confusion and despair.
Other voices in this conversation
