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.
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.
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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.
Jul 9, 1916
We have not been accustomed to the large world of international business and we have got to get accustomed to it right away.
Jun 29, 1916
If I could have been as generous and interesting and genuine as Mr. Colby, I should have felt that I could let myself go without any preparation.
Jun 29, 1916
I venture to say that a decent respect for the opinion of mankind demanded that those who started the present European war should have stated their reasons; but they did not pay any heed to the opinion of mankind, and the reckoning will…
Jun 29, 1916
There are some gentlemen who are under the delusion that the power of a nation comes from the top.
Jun 29, 1916
This order is issued on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture with the concurrence of the Civil Service Commission.
Jun 29, 1916
I knew that all a university could do if it knew its business was to interpret the moral forces of the world.
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