President Woodrow Wilson
Definition
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921, known for his role in World War I and his "Fourteen Points" peace proposal.
Related terms
League of Nations: An international organization proposed by President Wilson in his Fourteen Points. It aimed at promoting world peace but was ineffective due largely to the non-participation of major powers like the U.S.
Fourteen Points: A statement given by President Wilson proposing fair and lasting peace after World War I. It included ideas such as self-determination for nations and a League of Nations.
Treaty of Versailles: The treaty that ended World War I, which incorporated many of the principles outlined in Wilson's Fourteen Points, but also imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
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