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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
Jul 10, 1916

upon failure to pay any installment on or before the day the same becomes due, all rights under this application, together with the payments theretofore made, may be forfeited to the United States by the Secretary of the Interior.

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Jul 9, 1916

The United States will play a new part, and that it will be a part of unprecedented opportunity and of greatly increased responsibility.

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Jul 9, 1916

I have always been inclined to believe that the business of the world was best understood by those men who were in the struggle for maintenance hot only, but for success.

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Jul 9, 1916

We call ourselves a liberal nation, whereas, as a matter of fact, we are one of the most conservative nations in the world.

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Jul 9, 1916

The very conception of America is based upon the validity of the judgments of the average man.

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Jul 9, 1916

We must play a great part in the world whether we choose it or not.

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