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Woodrow Wilson: War can come only by the wilful acts and aggressions of others.

On the recordFebruary 25, 1917
War can come only by the wilful acts and aggressions of others.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Request for Authority

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