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“Great statesmen seem to direct and rule by a sort of power to put themselves in the place of the nation over which they are set, and may thus be said to possess the souls of poets at the same time they display the coarser sense and the more vulgar sagacity of practical men of business.”

Quote by Woodrow Wilson

Book:The Public Papers of Woodrow Wilson: Authorized Ed

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The Public Papers of Woodrow Wilson: Authorized Ed

This volume includes a wide range of documents from Woodrow Wilson's presidency, providing a detailed look at his policies and diplomatic efforts. It covers his administration's key initiatives, including the League of Nations, and offers a comprehensive view of Wilson's political philosophy and leadership style. 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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Book:The New Freedom A Call For the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People

Source: The New Freedom A Call For the Emancipation of the Generous Energies of a People

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Book:The papers of Woodrow Wilson

Source: The papers of Woodrow Wilson