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Woodrow Wilson: It is surely the manifest destiny of the United States to lead in the attempt to make this spirit prevail.

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It is surely the manifest destiny of the United States to lead in the attempt to make this spirit prevail.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Here, Wilson expresses his belief in the United States' role as a leader in promoting democratic values globally.

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