Jan 28, 1916
It has always been a feeling of mine that the best place for public servants was in the presence of those they serve.
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 28, 1916
We call every sort of man who has displayed unusual powers 'great'; we call some bad men 'great'; but we reserve the word 'honorable' for those who are great, but spend their greatness upon others rather than upon themselves.
Jan 28, 1916
I should feel that I was guilty of an unpardonable omission if I did not go out and tell my fellow countrymen that new circumstances have arisen which make it absolutely necessary that this country should prepare herself, not for war, but…
Jan 26, 1916
We have got the men to waste, but God forbid that we should waste them.
Jan 26, 1916
America has always stood resolutely and absolutely for the right of every people to determine its own destiny and its own affairs.
Jan 26, 1916
We live in a world which we did not make, which we can not alter, which we can not think into a different condition from that which actually exists.
Jan 26, 1916
It is necessary, therefore, that we should examine ourselves and see whether we can make certain that the tasks imposed upon us will be performed, well performed, and performed without interruption.
Jan 26, 1916
I can find no other foundation for peace than is laid in justice without aggression.
Jan 26, 1916
America will always seek to the last point at which her honor is involved to avoid the things which disturb the peace of the world.
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