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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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We are trying to fight in a cause which means the lifting of the standards of life.
There are many forms of democratic government, and we are not fighting for any particular form.
I have been very much alarmed at one or two things that have happened.
I shall exercise my influence so far as it goes to see that that does not happen.
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