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Woodrow Wilson

(1856–1924) University Teacher

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Woodrow Wilson notes how preparation time shrinks as a speech gets longer. He likens a nation to a melting pot where the precious metal is shared identity, and he says that true leadership demands absolute commitment to a cause. The quotes also stress that losing a worthy fight can be better than winning a bad one.

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Woodrow Wilson was an university teacher, best known for Bound for Glory.

Quick Facts About Woodrow Wilson

Born
December 28, 1856
Died
February 3, 1924
Profession
University Teacher
Notable works
Bound for Glory

About Woodrow Wilson

He was the only Democrat to hold the presidency during the Progressive Era, a time when Republicans dominated government. Wilson introduced major economic reforms and led the nation through World War I. He also helped create the League of Nations, and his foreign‑policy ideas are known as Wilsonianism.

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