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Woodrow Wilson: It has been an inspiring thing to be here in the midst of fine men who had turned aside from every private interest of…

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It has been an inspiring thing to be here in the midst of fine men who had turned aside from every private interest of their own and devoted the whole of their trained capacity to the tasks that supplied the sinews of the whole great undertaking!
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson acknowledges the dedication of individuals who set aside personal interests to support the war effort, highlighting their commitment.

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