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Woodrow Wilson: I wish that I could claim the great distinction of having invented this great idea, but it is a great idea which has…

On the recordSeptember 18, 1919
I wish that I could claim the great distinction of having invented this great idea, but it is a great idea which has been growing in the minds of all generous men for several generations.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Address at the Stadium in Balboa Park in San Diego, California

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