Woodrow Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson 🇺🇸

Thomas Woodrow Wilson (Known as "President")
President, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1856-12-28 🇺🇸 Staunton, Virginia, United States
Passed Away 1924-02-03 Washington, D.C., United States
Lifespan 67 years old
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"The world must be made safe for democracy."

Archival Overview

Pioneered liberal internationalism ('Wilsonianism'), created the Federal Reserve System, and championed the League of Nations, receiving the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize.

Biographical Record

Woodrow Wilson was an American politician and academic who served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, Wilson led the United States into World War I in 1917 and became the leading architect of the League of Nations and the principle of national self-determination.

Pioneered liberal internationalism ('Wilsonianism'), created the Federal Reserve System, and championed the League of Nations, receiving the 1919 Nobel Peace Prize.

Key Life Milestones

1913-12-23

Federal Reserve Act

Signed legislation establishing the Federal Reserve System as the central banking authority of the United States.

1918-01-08

The Fourteen Points

Delivered speech outlining principles for lasting world peace, including collective security and the League of Nations.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., USA
Washington, D.C., United States
GPS: 38.8951, -77.0364
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