"State of the Union Addresses" by Woodrow Wilson is a compilation of influential speeches from the time surrounding World War I, capturing the era's American politics and global relationships. Readers learn his presidential priorities of peace, fairness, and better government. The collection opens with Wilson's December 2, 1913, address, where he explains his duty to update Congress. His message stresses legislative action on banking reforms, support for farmers, and international peace agreements. Wilson’s speech reflects his hands-on leadership style, balancing domestic economic changes with international diplomacy, especially regarding Mexico. He pushes for banking changes, fair treatment for farmers, and transparent business to stop monopolies. This first speech demonstrates Wilson's focus, mixing domestic issues with global diplomacy.
State of the Union Addresses
By Woodrow Wilson
Travel back in time to hear a president's powerful calls for peace, economic fairness, and responsible government during a turbulent global era.
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About the AuthorThomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. He was the only Democrat to serve as president during the Progressive Era when Republicans dominated the presidency and legislative branches. As president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism.
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