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 22, 1919
The United States is at liberty to withdraw at any time upon two years' notice, the only restriction being that when it withdraws it shall have fulfilled its international obligations and its obligations under the covenant of the league.
Sep 22, 1919
We must realize that a great and final choice is between this people.
Sep 22, 1919
Either we are going to guarantee civilization or we are going to abandon it.
Sep 18, 1919
This treaty could not be executed without such a powerful instrumentality.
Sep 18, 1919
I am in favor of it because I am an American and a believer in humanity.
Sep 18, 1919
We are choosing between a doubtful peace and an assured peace, guided and led by the United States of America.
Sep 18, 1919
The heart and center of this treaty is that it sets at liberty people all over Europe and in Asia who had hitherto been enslaved by powers which were not their rightful sovereigns and masters.
Sep 18, 1919
So long as wrongs like that exist in the world, you can not bring permanent peace to the world.
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