Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: “I want you to take these great engines of force out onto the seas like adventurers enlisted for the elevation of the…”

On the recordJune 4, 1914
I want you to take these great engines of force out onto the seas like adventurers enlisted for the elevation of the spirit of the human race.
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Annapolis Commencement Address

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Mar 2, 1921

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 2, 1921

We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 2, 1921

One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 2, 1921

Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation