Mar 3, 1919
It is also my duty to be in close contact with the public business during session of the Congress.
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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Mar 3, 1919
It is plainly my present duty to attend the Peace Conference in Paris.
Mar 3, 1919
A group of men in the Senate have deliberately chosen to embarrass the administration of the Government.
Mar 3, 1919
I must make my choice between these two duties, and I confidently hope that the people of the country will think that I am making the right choice.
Feb 23, 1919
Men were fighting with tense muscles and lowered heads until they came to realize those things.
Feb 23, 1919
The proudest thing I have to report to you is that this great country of ours is trusted throughout the world.
Feb 11, 1919
I have often been thought of as a man more interested in principles than in practice, whereas, as a matter of fact, I can say that in one sense principles have never interested me.
Feb 11, 1919
I will cooperate with great happiness in the plans that you may form after my return, and I thank you very warmly for the compliment of this personal visit.
Feb 11, 1919
One advantage in seeing one another and talking with one another is to find that, after all, we all think the same way.
Jan 24, 1919
I hope that the strain has not been in vain. I know that it has not been in vain.
Jan 24, 1919
At every turn we must see to it that it is not an adjustment between governments merely, but an arrangement for the peace and security of men and women everywhere.
Jan 24, 1919
You have not only done me a great honor, but you have touched me very much by this unexpected tribute; and may I add that you have frightened me?
Jan 24, 1919
Because, realizing the great confidence you place in me, I am led to question my own ability to justify that confidence.
Jan 19, 1919
She is fortunate to have proved her mettle as one of the champions of liberty.
Jan 17, 1919
We are trusted to do a great thing, to do it in the highest spirit of friendship and accommodation.
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