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Woodrow Wilson: She had built up for herself a real empire of trade and influence, secured by the peace of the world.

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She had built up for herself a real empire of trade and influence, secured by the peace of the world.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson reflects on Germany's establishment of a significant empire of trade and influence, secured by global peace.

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