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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
Apr 1, 1917

Such assent shall be based solely upon the finding, after due consideration, by such Department or office that the person can render better service for the Government in the place for which the examination is held.

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Apr 1, 1917

We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts.

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Apr 1, 1917

We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion.

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Apr 1, 1917

Our motive will not be revenge or the victorious assertion of the physical might of the nation, but only the vindication of right, of human right, of which we are only a single champion.

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Apr 1, 1917

The present German submarine warfare against commerce is a warfare against mankind.

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Apr 1, 1917

It is a distressing and oppressive duty, Gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus addressing you.

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Apr 1, 1917

In view of present emergency conditions and until further notice, the Civil Service Commission is directed to refuse examination to any person who is, or who has been within three months of the date of the examination, employed in the…

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Apr 1, 1917

We are, let me say again, the sincere friends of the German people.

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Mar 30, 1917

Hereafter when a vacancy occurs in the position of postmaster of any office of the first, second, or third class as the result of death, resignation, removal, or, on the recommendation of the First Assistant Postmaster General, approved by…

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Mar 30, 1917

No person who has passed his sixty-fifth birthday shall be given the examination herein provided for.

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Mar 20, 1917

it appears that the public good will be promoted by adding certain lands to the Crook National Forest

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