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 3, 1919
The league of nations is the only thing that can prevent the recurrence of this dreadful catastrophe and redeem our promises.
Aug 18, 1919
The Monroe doctrine is expressly mentioned as an understanding which is in no way to be impaired or interfered with by anything contained in the covenant.
Aug 18, 1919
There is hardly a single raw material, a single important foodstuff, a single class of manufactured goods which is not in the same case.
Aug 18, 1919
I must frankly say that I am unable to understand why such doubts should be entertained.
Aug 18, 1919
May I mention a few of the matters which cannot be handled with intelligence until the country knows the character of the peace it is to have?
Aug 18, 1919
I am absolutely glad that the committee should have responded in this way to my intimation that I would like to be of service to it.
Aug 18, 1919
There can be no stabilization of wages because there can be no settled conditions of employment.
Aug 18, 1919
I hope, too, that this conference will serve to expedite your consideration of the treaty of peace.
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