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“As compared with the college politician, the real article seems like an amateur.”

Quote by Woodrow Wilson

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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:Selected Addresses and Public Papers of Woodrow Wilson

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Book:The papers of Woodrow Wilson

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Book:Selected Addresses and Public Papers of Woodrow Wilson

Source: Selected Addresses and Public Papers of Woodrow Wilson

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Book:The papers of Woodrow Wilson

Source: The papers of Woodrow Wilson