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Woodrow Wilson: A Complex Legacy

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Explore the life of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. President, known for his academic prowess, progressive reforms, and leadership during WWI. Delve into his role in establishing the Federal Reserve, advocating for the League of Nations, and the mixed impact of his policies on civil rights and international relations.

Early Life and Academic Achievements of Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, was born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia. Growing up in the Reconstruction South, he was influenced by the Civil War and its aftermath. His father, a Presbyterian minister, instilled in him a strong sense of moral duty and education. Wilson excelled academically, attending Davidson College before transferring to Princeton University, where he graduated. He later studied law at the University of Virginia and briefly practiced law. Wilson then pursued graduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a Ph.D. in political science and history, making him the only U.S. President to have obtained a doctoral degree. As a scholar, Wilson contributed to the field with his works on government and the American political system and served as the president of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, where he implemented significant educational reforms despite facing opposition from traditionalists.
Early 20th-century historical figure with pince-nez glasses seated at desk, American flag in background, globe to the side, and vintage office items.

Political Ascendancy and Governorship

Woodrow Wilson's transition from academia to politics was marked by his election as the Governor of New Jersey in 1910. His reputation as a progressive reformer attracted the attention of the state's Democratic Party, which nominated him for governorship. As governor, Wilson fought against political corruption and corporate monopolies, earning him national recognition and paving the way for his presidential bid. In the 1912 presidential election, Wilson campaigned on a platform of furthering social justice and improving the economic conditions of the average American. He won the presidency with a significant margin, partly due to the split in the Republican vote between incumbent President William Howard Taft and former President Theodore Roosevelt, who ran as a Progressive Party candidate.

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The only U.S. President to have earned a doctoral degree, ______ ______ ______, was born on December 28, 1856.

Thomas Woodrow Wilson

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Before becoming the 28th President, ______ ______ served as the president of ______ University from 1902 to 1910.

Thomas Woodrow Wilson

Princeton

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Wilson's career before NJ governorship

Academic; president of Princeton University; no prior elected office.

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