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“The beauty of a democracy is that you never can tell when a youngster is born what he is going to do with himself, and that no matter how humbly he is born, no matter where he is born, no matter what circumstances hamper him at the outset, he has got a chance to master the minds and lead the imaginations of the whole country.”

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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This book series provides an extensive archive of official papers, personal letters, and other historical documents related to the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.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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