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Woodrow Wilson: The real antidote for the unrest which manifests itself is not suppression, but a deep consideration of the wrongs that…

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The real antidote for the unrest which manifests itself is not suppression, but a deep consideration of the wrongs that beset our national life and the application of a remedy.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson emphasizes the importance of addressing societal issues rather than suppressing unrest.

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