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 16, 1919
The thing that Germany attempted, if it had succeeded, would have set the civilization of the world back a hundred years.
Sep 16, 1919
I can not conceive a motive adequate to hold men off from this thing.
Sep 16, 1919
We are the trustees of humanity, and we must see that we redeem the pledges which are always implicit in so great a trusteeship.
Sep 16, 1919
I take leave to say, more critical than has ever been known during the history of the United States.
Sep 16, 1919
I have come to get a consciousness of your support and of your sentiment, at a time in the history of the world.
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