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 5, 1919
The whole world needs that steadiness, and the American people are the makeweight in the fortunes of mankind.
Sep 4, 1919
The greatest nationalist is the man who wants his nation to be the greatest nation.
Sep 4, 1919
I have come away from Washington to discuss them because apparently it is difficult to discuss them in Washington.
Sep 3, 1919
I have not come here to make a speech in the ordinary sense of that term.
Sep 3, 1919
This treaty contains among other things a Magna Charta of labor—a thing unheard of until this interesting year of grace.
Sep 3, 1919
Under the covenant of the league of nations we can mind other peoples' business,
Sep 3, 1919
We engage in the first sentence of Article X to respect and preserve from external aggression the territorial integrity and the existing political independence not only of the other member States, but of all States.
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