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Woodrow Wilson: It should endeavor to bring our country back speedily to a peace basis, with ameliorated living conditions under the…

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It should endeavor to bring our country back speedily to a peace basis, with ameliorated living conditions under the minimum of restrictions upon personal liberty that is consistent with our reconstruction problems.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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He calls for a return to peace with improved living conditions while respecting personal liberties.

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