U.S. President: Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States and served from 1913-1921. Learn about the legacy of this two term president. Find out about Wilson’s involvement with the League of Nations. Included are eThemes resources on US presidents and World War I.
Grades
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Links
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POTUS: Woodrow Wilson
This site presents a factual overview of President Wilson. Learn about Woodrow Wilson's cabinet members on this site. This site also has a 30 second audio clip of Wilson speaking about democracy under "Media Resources."
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Biography of Woodrow Wilson
The White House provides this biography of Wilson.
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First Inauguration
This site has the draft version, typed version, and the transcript version of Wilson's first inaugural address. There are also several photographs.
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Second Inauguration
Students can read the draft version and the transcript version of the second inaugural address. Photographs are included.
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Woodrow Wilson
This British site has a biography about Wilson, a commentary about Wilson, and some of his speeches. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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Woodrow Wilson's Speech Notes
Wilson used shorthand to record his speech notes for his "Fourteen Points" address. Look at the actual document and commentary on his speech.
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PBS: The American President: The World Stage
What do Monroe, McKinley, Wilson, and Bush have in common? Learn the answer on this web site.
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American President: Thomas Woodrow Wilson
This site has images of Wilson and the biography can be printed out. Read an article about Wilson, "American Idealist."
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The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
This site has an eLibrary which is a "digital archive of historical materials." Students can search the eLibrary. Teachers can click on "Topics" for some lesson plans.
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PBS: American Experience: Woodrow Wilson
This site has a timeline of the life of Woodrow Wilson. Click on the "Gallery" for photographs and the poster art of WWI. There is also a "Teacher's Guide."
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FactMonster: League of Nations
Read this encyclopedia entry about the League of Nations. NOTE: The site includes ads.
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BBC: The League of Nations and the United Nations
Students can read Charles Townshend's commentary about the League of Nations. Under "Interactive Content" view movies of WWI and an animated map. NOTE: The "Talk" link leads to message boards.
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League of Nations Timeline
Look at the original members of the League of Nations. Here is a timeline from 1918 until 1946 when the League of Nations transferred assets to the United Nations.
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Woodrow Wilson: Appeal for Support of the League of Nations
Read Wilson's speech "Appeal for Support of the League of Nations."
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Woodrow Wilson: Final Address in Support of the League of Nations
Read this speech by Wilson.
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eThemes Resource: U.S. Presidents
These sites have biographies of the presidents of the United States and their wives. Includes information about election trivia, debates, and inaugural addresses, plus some online games.
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eThemes Resource: World War I
These sites cover the events of World War I (1914-1918). Read eye witness accounts and view photographs and maps. Other topics include the assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand, trench warfare, Choctaw Code Talkers, President Woodrow Wilson, war propaganda, Treaty of Versailles, the Lusitania, and the Zimmerman telegram. Includes biographies, letters, images, posters, video, and audio clips.
