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Woodrow Wilson: How are we to build up a great trade if we have not the certain and constant means of transportation upon which all…

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How are we to build up a great trade if we have not the certain and constant means of transportation upon which all profitable and useful commerce depends?
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson argues that reliable transportation is essential for building trade.

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