Sep 3, 1919
The only people I owe any report to are you and the other citizens of the United States.
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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Sep 3, 1919
The heart of the covenant of the league is that the nations solemnly covenant not to go to war for nine months after a controversy becomes acute.
Sep 3, 1919
Every matter which is likely to affect the peace of the world is everybody's business;
Sep 3, 1919
Apply this economic, peaceful, silent, deadly remedy and there will be no need for force.
Sep 3, 1919
I am making this journey as an American and as a champion of rights which America believes in;
Sep 3, 1919
It is none of my prerogative to allot peoples to this government or the other.
Sep 3, 1919
Every man who makes a choice to respect the rights of his neighbors deprives himself of absolute sovereignty, but he does it by promising never to do wrong.
Sep 3, 1919
She attempted an intolerable thing, and she must be made to pay for the attempt.
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