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Your name Email City State Question Presidency in History Woodrow Wilson Biography A Life in Brief document.write(""); Presidency in History Biography First Lady Cabinet ... Presidency in Action search: Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921) 28th President of the United States Vice President : Thomas R. Marshall Born : December 28, 1856, Staunton, Virginia Nickname : "Schoolmaster in Politics" Education : College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), graduated 1879 Career : Professor, College Administration, Public Official Religion : Presbyterian Marriage : June 24, 1885, to Ellen Louise Axson (1860-1914), December 18, 1915, to Edith Bolling Galt (1872-1961) Children : Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1886-1944), Jessie Woodrow Wilson (1887-1933), Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889-1967) Political Party : Democrat Writings George Washington A History of the American People (5 vols., 1902), Constitutional Government in the United States Papers of Woodrow Wilson (1966-), ed. by Arthur S. Link, et .al. Died : February 3, 1924, Washington, D.C. Buried : National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.

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dqmcodebase = "/javascript/" Subject Collections Business Computers Education ... POTUS This collection All of the IPL Advanced Links immediately following the image of the American Flag ( ) are links to other POTUS sites. All other links lead to sites elsewhere on the Web. Jump to: Presidential Election Results Cabinet Members Notable Events Internet Biographies ... Points of Interest Woodrow Wilson 28th President of the United States (March 4, 1913 to March 3, 1921) Nickname: "Schoolmaster in Politics" Born: December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia Died: February 3, 1924, in Washington, D.C. Father: Joseph Ruggles Wilson Mother: Jessie Janet Woodrow Wilson Married: Ellen Louise Axson (1860-1914) , on June 24, 1885; Edith Bolling Galt (1872-1961) , on December 18 , 1915 Children: Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1886-1944); Jessie Woodrow Wilson (1887-1933); Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889-1967) Religion: Presbyterian Education: Graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) (1879) Occupation: Teacher, public official Political Party: Democrat Other Government Positions: Governor of New Jersey, 1911-13

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Entries Publication Data Dedication Advisory Board ... World Civilizations The Great American History Fact-Finder Wilson, (Thomas) Woodrow , twenty-eighth president of the United States . Born in Staunton, Virginia, Wilson earned a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and developed strong leadership abilities as a college teacher and as president of Princeton University. He published many books on government and political science. In 1910 Wilson was elected governor of New Jersey, and two years later he gained the Democratic nomination for president. A split in the Republican party between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt allowed Wilson to win the election of 1912 with a minority of votes. Wilson won reelection in a close race with Republican Charles Evans Hughes in 1916. During the Wilson administration Congress passed the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Anti-Trust Act . It broadened the Constitution by passing the Seventeenth Amendment allowing the direct election of senators, the Eighteenth Amendment establishing Prohibition , and the Nineteenth Amendment giving women the right to vote. The

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THOMAS R.PICKERING FOREIGN AFFAIRS FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE The fellowship program is funded by the United States Department of State and administered by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation (WWNFF). The Department of State seeks a Foreign Service that represents America in world affairs with citizens who reflect the diversity and excellence of our society. The program seeks to recruit talented students in academic programs relevant to international affairs, political and economic analysis, administration, management, and science policy. The goal is to attract outstanding students from all ethnic, racial and social backgrounds, who have an interest in pursuing a Foreign Service career in the U.S. Department of State. The Program develops a source of trained men and women from academic disciplines representing the skill needs of the Department, who are dedicated to representing America's interests abroad. WHAT IS THE FOREIGN SERVICE It is a corps of working professionals who support the President of the United States and the Secretary of State in pursuit of the goals and objectives of American foreign policy. Foreign Service Officers are "front-line" personnel who can be sent anywhere in the world, at any time, in service to the diplomatic needs of the United States. A career in the Foreign Service requires unusual commitment, uncommon motivation, and the ability to endure hardship with continuance of dedication to advance and defend U.S. interests.

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Back Wilson, (Thomas) Woodrow Wilson wurde am 28.Dezember 1856 als Sohn eines presbyterianischen Geistlichen in Staunton (Virginia) geboren, studierte an der University of Virginia Jura und wurde Rechtsanwalt in Atlanta (Georgia). Akademische Laufbahn Gouverneur von New Jersey Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt William Howard Taft , allerdings ohne die absolute Mehrheit der abgegebenen Stimmen zu gewinnen. Innenpolitik Theodore Roosevelt 1. Weltkrieg, Kriegsleistungen Kriegsziele und Frieden Ablehnung des Versailler Vertrags Warren G. Harding Beurteilung Franklin D.Roosevelt gleich, was seinen enormen Einfluss auf die Innen- wie auf die Weltpolitik betrifft. Roosevelt nahm in den meisten Punkten Wilsons Politik auf. [Oben]

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Woodrow Wilson in 1912, just before assuming the presidency Thomas Woodrow Wilson Was Born December 28, 1856 "He is one of the great presidents of American history," said Rabbi Stephen A. Wise of Woodrow Wilson. Born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia, Thomas Woodrow Wilson started his career as a university professor. He went on to serve as president of Princeton University and then as governor of New Jersey in 1910. Two years later, he ran for president on the Democratic ticket and won. Wilson became the 28th president of the United States, serving two consecutive terms in the White House, from 1913 to 1921. During his time in office, Wilson faced many challenges at home and abroad, and face them he did. page 1 of 4 Home Jump Back in Time Wilson Born Site Map

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Woodrow Wilson in 1912, just before assuming the presidency Thomas Woodrow Wilson Was Born December 28, 1856 "He is one of the great presidents of American history," said Rabbi Stephen A. Wise of Woodrow Wilson. Born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia, Thomas Woodrow Wilson started his career as a university professor. He went on to serve as president of Princeton University and then as governor of New Jersey in 1910. Two years later, he ran for president on the Democratic ticket and won. Wilson became the 28th president of the United States, serving two consecutive terms in the White House, from 1913 to 1921. During his time in office, Wilson faced many challenges at home and abroad, and face them he did. page 1 of 4 Home Jump Back in Time Wilson Born Site Map

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Woodrow Wilson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Redirected from Thomas Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson Order: 28th President Term of Office: March 4 March 4 Followed: William Howard Taft Succeeded by: Warren G. Harding Date of Birth December 28 Place of Birth: Staunton Virginia Date of Death: February 3 Place of Death: Washington, D.C. First Lady Ellen Louise Wilson Edith Bolling Wilson Profession: Professor Political Party Democratic Vice President ... Thomas R. Marshall Dr. Thomas Woodrow Wilson December 28 February 3 ) was the 28th ( President of the United States . He was the second Democrat to serve two consecutive terms in the White House after Andrew Jackson Table of contents 1 Early life and education 2 Academic career 3 Political career 4 Miscellaneous facts ... edit Early life and education Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia , to Joseph Wilson and Janet Woodrow. His ancestry extends back into Strabane Northern Ireland . He grew up in Augusta, Georgia Wilson attended Davidson College for one year and then transferred to Princeton University , graduating in .He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternal organization . Afterward, Wilson studied law at the

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Woodrow Wilson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Woodrow Wilson Order: 28th President Term of Office: March 4 March 4 Followed: William Howard Taft Succeeded by: Warren G. Harding Date of Birth December 28 Place of Birth: Staunton Virginia Date of Death: February 3 Place of Death: Washington, D.C. First Lady Ellen Louise Wilson Edith Bolling Wilson Profession: Professor Political Party Democratic Vice President ... Thomas R. Marshall Dr. Thomas Woodrow Wilson December 28 February 3 ) was the 28th ( President of the United States . He was the second Democrat to serve two consecutive terms in the White House after Andrew Jackson Table of contents 1 Early life and education 2 Academic career 3 Political career 4 Miscellaneous facts ... edit Early life and education Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia , to Joseph Wilson and Janet Woodrow. His ancestry extends back into Strabane Northern Ireland . He grew up in Augusta, Georgia Wilson attended Davidson College for one year and then transferred to Princeton University , graduating in .He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternal organization . Afterward, Wilson studied law at the

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Wilson, Thomas Woodrow "Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy" F. Scott Fitzgerald Often it is difficult to determine whether a man is significant because of his own deeds or because he happened to be in the right place at the right time. Woodrow Wilson certainly presided over the nation at a memorable time, but his actions were significant and his policies still influence the United States today. His life is more a thought of what could have been, then what came to pass. Still, despite the inconsistencies, errors, and hesitations, Wilson's style and principles were unique. This enables his legacy to shine beyond the shadow of tragedy. From Princeton to President Wilson's rise to power was extraordinary. Few have risen from relative obscurity to world prominence so quickly. In 1909 he was the president of a small, struggling university, in 1918 he was the world's one hope for lasting peace. In 1909 Wilson's progressive programs and innovations as president of Princeton University attracted the attention of the Democratic political machine. They helped elect him Governor of New Jersey, but learned to regret it. Instead of following orders Wilson ended up cleaning house and riding the state house of much deep-seeded corruption. Presidential aspirations cut his tenure as Governor short. His writing, oratory skills, and progressive accomplishments gave him enough visibility to attract Democrats looking for a national leader. A speaking tour designed to test the waters was a rousing success and Governor Wilson stepped into national politics.

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