Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"In his death the United States has lost one of its most distinguished and patriotic citizens, who had endeared himself to the people by his strenuous devotion to their interests and to the public inte..."

"As President he awoke the Nation to the dangers of private control which lurked in our financial and industrial systems."

"His private life was characterized by a simplicity, a virtue and an affection worthy of all admiration and emulation by the people of America."

"I do hereby direct that the flags of the White House and the several Departmental Buildings be displayed at half staff for a period of thirty days, and that suitable military and naval honors under or..."