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“Government is merely an attempt to express the conscience of everybody, the average conscience of the nation, in the rules that everybody is commanded to obey. That is all it is.”

Quote by Woodrow Wilson

Book:The papers of Woodrow Wilson

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The papers of Woodrow Wilson

This book series provides an extensive archive of official papers, personal letters, and other historical documents related to the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. It offers a detailed look into the decision-making process and the political landscape of the early 20th century. more

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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, known for his foreign policy during World War I and his efforts at the Paris Peace Conference. He advocated for the New Freedom policy and had a deep academic background in history, politics, and economics. more

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