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“A presidential campaign may easily degenerate into a mere personal contest, and so lose its real dignity. There is no indispensable man.”

Quote by Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson

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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