Historical Presentation by Dillon Miller

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Presidential Research Project

By Dillon Miller

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Introduction:

President’s name: Woodrow Wilson Age when elected: 57 Political party association: Democratic Years he served as president. :8 years

BACKGROUND:

Early life: Born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia, was the 28th President of the United States. His early life and upbringing significantly influenced his later achievements and ideals, Wilson’s father, Joseph Ruggles Wilson, was a Presbyterian minister who had moved from Ohio to Virginia. His mother, Janet Woodrow, was the daughter of a Presbyterian minister and had been born in England to Scottish parents. Interestingly, Wilson was the only U.S. president to have a foreign-born parent. Formal education: Wilson graduated from Princeton (then known as the College of New Jersey) in 1879. Later, he attended the University of Virginia Law School. After earning a Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University, Wilson taught at various schools before becoming the president of Princeton University. Political career leading up to running for President: In 1910, Wilson was elected as the Governor of New Jersey. His progressive policies, including labor reforms and corporate regulation, garnered attention. The 1912 presidential election was pivotal. Wilson ran as the Democratic candidate against incumbent President William Howard Taft (Republican) and former President Theodore Roosevelt (Progressive Party). Wilson’s campaign emphasized progressivism, anti-trust legislation, and social justice. His slogan was “New Freedom.” Who was the president’s wife and how many children did he have : (Wife: Edith Wilson) (3 Children: Margaret Woodrow Wilson, Jessie Woodrow Wilson, and Eleanor Randolph Wilson)

Campaign & Election:

Who did the president run against: William Howard Taft and former President Theodore Roosevelt What was the president’s slogan during his first campaign? : His slogan was “New Freedom.What was the popular vote and the electoral vote count after the election (first election only): Woodrow Wilson (Democratic): 6,296,284 votes (41.8%)Theodore Roosevelt (Progressive/Bull Moose): 4,122,721 votes (27.4%) William Howard Taft (Republican): 3,486,242 votes (23.2%)

AdMinitration:

Who was his Vice President: Thomas R. Marshall Who was his Secretary of Defense or War (Include the name and the role of Secretary of Defense) : Newton D. Baker (His tenure included significant decisions related to the United States Army’s participation in World War I) and Lindley Miller Garrison (He played a crucial role in overseeing military matters during the early years of World War I) Who was his Secretary of State (Include the name and the role of Secretary of State)? : Robert Lansing (He played a key role in establishing international law. He opposed German autocracy and Russian Bolshevism.)

Accomplishments and issues:

What was his greatest accomplishments: Creation of the League of Nations, Nineteenth Amendment Ratification, Tariff Reduction, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission, Labor Reforms and won the Nobel Prize for Peace. List 2 issues that occurred during his presidency: Segregation and Discrimination, and Opposition to Women’s Suffrage

Public Opinion and Fun Facts:

Research the public approval ratings of the President. Include why the public felt the way they did about this president: Despite controversies and changing historical perspectives, Wilson consistently ranks well among historians. Wilson’s era witnessed significant shifts in American society, including the participation of women and minorities in academia. Wilson’s legacy is multifaceted, with both commendable achievements and contentious decisions. His impact on American history endures, even as perspectives evolve over time

WORK CITED:

https://governors.rutgers.edu/woodrow-wilson-and-the-election-of-1912/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Woodrow-Wilson https://totallyhistory.com/woodrow-wilson-children/ https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-life-and-presidency-of-woodrow-wilson https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/woodrow-wilson https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/people/president/woodrow-wilson https://millercenter.org/president/wilson/woodrow-wilson-administration