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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.

Quotes by year · 191419211,359 total · peak 1919 (468)
1914: 94 quotes1915: 10 quotes1916: 265 quotes1917: 223 quotes1918: 137 quotes1919: 468 quotes1920: 133 quotes1921: 29 quotes
Jan 4, 1919

I want to reecho the hope that we may all work together for a great peace as distinguished from a mean peace.

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Jan 4, 1919

We can not merely sign a treaty of peace and go home with clear consciences.

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Jan 4, 1919

It is with a spirit of veneration, sir, and with a spirit I hope of emulation, that I stand in the presence of this monument and bring my greetings and the greetings of America with our homage to the great Mazzini.

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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.

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Jan 4, 1919

Our men have come with the spirit of the crusades against that which was wrong and in order to see to it, if it is possible, that such terrible things never happen again.

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Jan 4, 1919

May I not thank you, sir, for myself and for Mrs. Wilson and for my daughter, for the very gracious welcome you have accorded us and again express my pride and pleasure?

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Jan 4, 1919

You can realize, therefore, sir, with what emotion I receive the honor which you have so generously conferred upon me of the citizenship of this great city.

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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.

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