Jan 5, 1919
After all, when we are seeking peace, we are seeking nothing else than this, that men shall think the same thoughts.
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 5, 1919
It is with a feeling of being in very familiar scenes that I come here to-day.
Jan 5, 1919
But one permanent common possession has remained, and that is the validity of sound thinking.
Jan 5, 1919
It is the duty of the great universities of Italy and of the rest of the world to redeem science from this disgrace.
Jan 5, 1919
It is impossible at this distance that my voice should reach all of you, but I want you to know that I bring the greetings, and affectionate greetings, of the people of the United States to the people of Italy and the people of the great…
Jan 5, 1919
It is very delightful to feel my association with that government and with this city.
Jan 5, 1919
As I passed through your streets I had this sensation, a sensation which I have often had in my own dear country at home—a sensation of friendship and close sympathetic contact.
Jan 4, 1919
It is delightful to me to feel that I am taking some small part in accomplishing the realization of the ideals to which his life and thought were devoted.
Jan 4, 1919
It is delightful to feel how the voice of one people speaks to another through the mouth of men who have by some gift of God been lifted above the common level and seen the light of humanity.
Jan 4, 1919
I have never known such a greeting as the people of Milan have given me on the streets.
Jan 4, 1919
We can not merely sign a treaty of peace and go home with clear consciences.
Jan 4, 1919
You can not trade with people whom you do not trust, and who do not trust you.
Jan 4, 1919
I was saying a little while ago at the monument to Columbus that he did a great thing, greater even than was realized at the time it was done.
Jan 4, 1919
It is very inspiring, sir, to feel how the human spirit is refreshed again and again from its original sources.
Jan 4, 1919
The thing that makes parties workable and tolerable is that all parties love their own country and therefore participate in the general sentiments of that country.
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