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Woodrow Wilson: “The country cannot and should not consent to remain any longer exposed to profound industrial disturbances for lack of…”

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The country cannot and should not consent to remain any longer exposed to profound industrial disturbances for lack of additional means of arbitration and conciliation which the Congress can easily and promptly supply.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson warns against the risks of industrial unrest due to inadequate means of arbitration and conciliation.

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