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Woodrow Wilson: We manifested one hundred years ago what Europe lost, namely, self-command, self-possession.

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We manifested one hundred years ago what Europe lost, namely, self-command, self-possession.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson asserts that America demonstrated self-control during a time when Europe struggled.

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