“No government has ever been beneficent when the attitude of government was that it was taking care of the people. The only freedom consists in the people taking care of the government.”
Quote by Woodrow Wilson
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A crossroads of freedom, the 1912 campaign speeches
The speeches provide insight into the political landscape and the ideas of the candidates during a pivotal moment in American history. more
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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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