I cannot bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of the United States.
Woodrow Wilson: “I cannot bring myself to become party to an action which would place ineffaceable stain upon the gallantry and honor of…”
On the recordMay 26, 1920
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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval H.J. Res. 327 Declaring State of Peace with Germany and...
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