Jan 31, 1916
We are counting upon you to maintain unsullied and unquestioned the honor and integrity of the United States;
Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Virginia and raised in Georgia before moving to New Jersey, where he became a prominent political figure. Wilson was a key leader of the Progressive Movement, advocating for reforms such as antitrust legislation and the establishment of the Federal Reserve System. His presidency is also noted for significant events such as the United States' involvement in World War I and his efforts to promote the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts.
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Jan 31, 1916
Why, no voice has ever come to any public man more audibly, more unmistakably, than the voice of this great people has come to me.
Jan 30, 1916
Peace lies in the hearts of great industrial and agricultural populations.
Jan 30, 1916
The United States has never been negligent of its Navy, despite what some gentlemen may say; least of all has it been negligent in recent years.
Jan 30, 1916
I would be willing to go before any constituency in the United States in the confidence that they were willing to pay for the defense of the Nation.
Jan 30, 1916
I admire the hopeful confidence of those of our fellow citizens who believe that American opinion can stop it, but, being somewhat older than some of them, and having run through a rather wide gamut of experience, I am prevented from…
Jan 30, 1916
If danger comes, I want to turn to you and the rest of my fellow countrymen and say, 'Men, are you ready?'
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