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Did You Know?
• He was the only president to earn a doctorate.
• During his term, the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission were established.
• While he was in office, the United States fought in World War I, despite Wilson's campaigning against it.
• He was the second president to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. He was given the prize for his commitment to world peace and his attempt to create the League of Nations.
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Woodrow Wilson
(December 28, 1856 - February 3, 1924)
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Life Facts
Personal:
• First Lady: Ellen Louise Axson Wilson, Wife
• Wife's Maiden Name: Ellen Axson
• Other Wife: Edith Bolling Galt
• Number of Children: 3
• Education Level: Graduate
• School Attended: Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University
• Religion: Presbyterian
• Profession: Professor, Football Coach, President of Princeton University
Public Service:
• Dates of Presidency: 3/4/1913 - 3/3/1921
• Presidency Number: 28
• Number of Terms: 2
• Why Presidency Ended: End of 2nd term
• Party: Democratic
• His Vice President(s): Thomas Marshall
• Governor of a State: New Jersey (1911-1913)
Footnotes
Methodology and Resources
Presidential Places
Birthplace:
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum
Gravesite: The National Cathedral
Museum: Woodrow Wilson House Museum
Reference Material
Bibliography
Inaugural Address
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