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Woodrow Wilson: Learning was turning its face away from the studious few towards the curious many.

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Learning was turning its face away from the studious few towards the curious many.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson notes a shift in learning from a focus on a select few to a broader audience eager for knowledge.

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