Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson, 1919

Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28, 1856 – February 3, 1924) was an American statesman and academic who served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilson served as the President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and as Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913, before winning the 1912 presidential election. As president, he oversaw the passage of progressive legislative policies unparalleled until the New Deal in 1933. He also led the United States during World War I, establishing an activist foreign policy known as “Wilsonianism.” He suffered a severe stroke in October 1919. Wilson retired from public office in 1921, and he died in 1924. Wikipedia

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Professor Woodrow Wilson of Princeton creates list of "Great Americans" 1894 Thu, Feb 8, 1894 – Page 2 · Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson will give a lecture on democracy in 1894; is called "well-known political economist" Wed, Mar 21, 1894 – Page 1 · Durham Globe (Durham, Durham, North Carolina) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson is made president of Princeton University in 1902 after unanimous vote Tue, Jun 10, 1902 – Page 4 · Pittsburgh Daily Post (Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson’s gives address after being named president of Princeton University Sat, Oct 25, 1902 – Page 9 · The Minneapolis Journal (Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson is suggested as a possible presidential candidate for 1908 election Thu, Apr 23, 1908 – Page 2 · The Princeton Union (Princeton, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson addresses new graduates of the Women's College, 1908 Thu, Jun 4, 1908 – 9 · The Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWilliam Jennings Bryan and wife agree that Woodrow Wilson should be Bryan's running mate Tue, Jun 16, 1908 – Page 2 · The Washington Post (Washington, District of Columbia) · Newspapers.comAnti-Wilson political ad from the 1910 election for governor of New Jersey Mon, Nov 7, 1910 – Page 6 · Asbury Park Press (Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson is elected governor of New Jersey in 1910 Wed, Nov 9, 1910 – 1 · Courier-Post (Camden, Camden, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.comPictures and article about Woodrow Wilson’s wife, three daughters, and their home Sun, Oct 22, 1911 – Page 33 · The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States of America) · Newspapers.comQuotes from newspapers around the country supporting Woodrow Wilson in 1912 presidential election Sun, Jan 28, 1912 – 13 · Pensacola News Journal (Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, United States of America) · Newspapers.comPhotos and article displaying the life and history of the presidential candidate, Woodrow Wilson Sun, Jul 14, 1912 – Page 53 · The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, Multnomah, Oregon) · Newspapers.comHeadlines announcing Woodrow Wilson elected president in 1912 in landslide victory Wed, Nov 6, 1912 – 1 · Camden Daily Courier (Camden, New Jersey, United States of America) · Newspapers.comPresident Wilson wants a simple inauguration ceremony, despite wishes of Democratic leaders Tue, Jan 14, 1913 – 3 · Cherryvale Journal (Cherryvale, Kansas, United States of America) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson’s 1913 presidential inauguration cost a total of $73,000 Fri, Mar 7, 1913 – 1 · The Dispatch (Moline, Illinois, United States of America) · Newspapers.comArticle aims to give insight into President Woodrow Wilson’s administration and character, 1914 Sun, Dec 13, 1914 – 51 · The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida, United States of America) · Newspapers.comOp-ed arguing that Wilson's campaign slogan "He kept us out of war" is false Sat, Sep 2, 1916 – Page 1 · Appeal to Reason (Girard, Crawford, Kansas) · Newspapers.comUS entry into World War I: "President Wilson orders full power of nation launched against Germany" Sat, Apr 7, 1917 – Page 1 · The Morning New Bernian (New Bern, Craven, North Carolina) · Newspapers.comPrinted speech praising the "administration and towering personality of Woodrow Wilson" 1917 Thu, Jul 5, 1917 – Page 7 · The Hancock Democrat (Greenfield, Hancock, Indiana) · Newspapers.comPresident Wilson’s accomplishments throughout the eight years of his presidency Sun, Feb 27, 1921 – Page 31 · The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York) · Newspapers.comWilson's national achievements and his war record; the League of Nations is his "great ideal" Sun, Feb 27, 1921 – Page 31 · The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, Kings, New York) · Newspapers.comWoodrow Wilson dies in his home in 1924 Fri, Feb 8, 1924 – 7 · Washington Palladium (Washington, Kansas, United States of America) · Newspapers.com