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.
Sep 23, 1919
Gov. Carey is quite right in saying that no document ever drew upon it more widespread discussion than the great treaty of peace with which your representatives returned from Paris.
Sep 23, 1919
The overwhelming majority of them demand the ratification of this treaty.
Sep 23, 1919
We saved the liberties of the world, and we must stand by the liberties of the world.
Sep 23, 1919
The world did not realize in 1914 that it had come to the final grapple of principle.
Sep 23, 1919
No nation that could be reached by the conclusions of this conference was obliged to accept the authority of a government by which it did not wish to be controlled.
Sep 23, 1919
We either go in with the other free peoples of the world to guarantee the peace of the world now, or we stay out.
Sep 22, 1919
It does not make any difference how long the fight or how difficult the fight, it is going to be won, and triumphantly won.
Sep 22, 1919
The question therefore is, Shall we see it through or shall we now at this most critical juncture of the whole transaction turn away from our associates in the war and decline to complete and fulfill our sacred promise to mankind?
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