Woodrow Wilson

Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, in 1856. Before entering politics, he earned a Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University and served as president of Princeton University. His scholarly works include "Congressional Government" and "The State." As President, he led the U.S. through World War I and championed the League of Nations. "The New Freedom" (1913) collects campaign speeches advocating for tariff reform, antitrust legislation, and banking reform. Though primarily a political figure, Wilson's writings on governance and democracy remain influential in American political thought. He died in 1924.