President Wilson

Definition

Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States who served from 1913 to 1921. He is known for his progressive policies, such as the Federal Reserve Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act, as well as his leadership during World War I.

Related terms

Treaty of Versailles: The treaty that officially ended World War I in 1919, imposing severe penalties on Germany and establishing the League of Nations.

Fourteen Points: A plan presented by President Wilson in 1918, outlining his vision for post-WWI peace, which included principles like self-determination and open diplomacy.

League of Nations: An international organization proposed by Wilson in his Fourteen Points that aimed to promote peace and prevent future wars through collective security and negotiation.