Woodrow Wilson

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Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. Born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia, he was a scholar and statesman who led the country through significant changes. Wilson earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and became president of Princeton University before entering politics. He was nominated for president at the 1912 Democratic Convention and won the election with a progressive platform known as the New Freedom. Wilson's presidency was marked by major legislative achievements, including the creation of the Federal Reserve System and the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. He led the U.S. into World War I and was instrumental in founding the League of Nations, for which he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. Despite his efforts, the U.S. never joined the League due to opposition in Congress. Wilson suffered a stroke in 1919, which left him incapacitated for the remainder of his term. He died on February 3, 1924, at the age of 67.