Articles related to "Woodrow Wilson"
The Rise of Woodrow Wilson
Despite a late start in terms of education, Woodrow Wilson nevertheless spent much of his life before the Presidency as one of America's great scholars.
woodrow wilson • princeton university • presidents of the united states • reconstruction • university of new jersy
Despite a late start in terms of education, Woodrow Wilson nevertheless spent much of his life before the Presidency as one of America's great scholars.
woodrow wilson • princeton university • presidents of the united states • reconstruction • university of new jersy
EDITH WILSON, OUR FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT?
Edith Wilson took on extraordinary powers during the illness of her husband, Woodrow Wilson. Some even felt she was acting as president. Was she our first woman president?
woodrow wilson • wife • edith • president
Edith Wilson took on extraordinary powers during the illness of her husband, Woodrow Wilson. Some even felt she was acting as president. Was she our first woman president?
woodrow wilson • wife • edith • president
ELECTION SURPRISES: WOODROW WILSON'S RE-ELECTION
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
THE BULL MOOSE CAMPAIGN OF 1912
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
The Old National Road, Pt. 2
Hoosier Hannah continues on her travels down the Old National Road to Greenfield, birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley, one of America's great poets.
hoosier hannah • james whitcomb riley • indiana • greenfield • america
Hoosier Hannah continues on her travels down the Old National Road to Greenfield, birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley, one of America's great poets.
hoosier hannah • james whitcomb riley • indiana • greenfield • america
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT: PRESIDENT AND CHIEF JUSTICE
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
William Howard Taft wanted to be Chief Justice, not President. What happened? Find out.
taft • wilson • harding • coolidge • hoover
President Wilson's Second Term
Woodrow Wilson had no choice but to send America to war in 1917, though he did so in hopes that he could perhaps prevent all such wars in the world's future.
woodrow wilson • world war i • german submarine warfare • league of nations • treaty of versaille
Woodrow Wilson had no choice but to send America to war in 1917, though he did so in hopes that he could perhaps prevent all such wars in the world's future.
woodrow wilson • world war i • german submarine warfare • league of nations • treaty of versaille
President Wilson's First Term
The first half of Woodrow Wilson's 8 years in office focused on Domestic policies such as the tariff, the money issue, and antitrust legislation, along with keeping Ameri
woodrow wilson • clayton antitrust act of 1914 • election of 1916 • charles evan hughes • underwood tariff
The first half of Woodrow Wilson's 8 years in office focused on Domestic policies such as the tariff, the money issue, and antitrust legislation, along with keeping Ameri
woodrow wilson • clayton antitrust act of 1914 • election of 1916 • charles evan hughes • underwood tariff
President and the Wilson Wives
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
The two wives of President Woodrow Wilson provide a glimpse into the ways that circumstance and coincidence affect history.
president woodrow wilson • first ladies • ellen louise axson • edith bolling galt • league of nations
The Birth of Airmail
The Army had been detailed to help the Post Office with an experimental project to inaugurate airmail in America. This was the first regular airmail route in the world.
air mail • first • birth of • army • air corps
The Army had been detailed to help the Post Office with an experimental project to inaugurate airmail in America. This was the first regular airmail route in the world.
air mail • first • birth of • army • air corps
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
1920: The Year of the Six Presidents
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
David Pietrusza's book, "1920: The Year of the Six Presidents" (published in 2007), provides an unique way of looking at the 1920 Presidential election.
1920 the year of the six presidents • david pietrusza • sex scandal • women's suffrage • normalcy
Arlington Cemetery
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Grover Cleveland's Second Term
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
president grover cleveland • panic of 1893 • american depression • silver coinage • bimetalism
Finally defeating Benjamin Harrison on his second attempt, Grover Cleveland returned to the White House, but times had changed.
president grover cleveland • panic of 1893 • american depression • silver coinage • bimetalism
Hoover's Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Herbert Hoover's first foray into politics came when President Harding named him Commerce Secretary in 1920. It was from here that the road to the White House was paved.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • commerce department • presidential nomination • presidential election of 1928
Presidential Advisers
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss.
mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
The Franklin Roosevelt Presidency
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is surely one of the most important political figures of the twentieth century, whether one agrees with his policies or not.
franklin delano roosevelt • great depression • the new deal • world war ii • civilian conservation corps
The Rise of Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's 32nd President, was born to a life of luxury and success in New York, which was aided by his personal charisma and intelligence.
franklin delano roosevelt • new york state politics • assistant secretary of the navy • polio • guillain-barre syndrom
The Rise of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
Herbert Hoover, perhaps best known as having presided over the Great Depression, lived a very interesting, exciting and undeniably impressive life before the Presidency.
herbert hoover • secretary of commerce • stanford university • the great depression • world war i
The Rise of Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding, a traditional conservative, engineered a prodigious rise from obscure local newspaper man to national politician in a very short period of time.
warren gamaliel harding • election of 1920 • worst presidents in american history • woodrow wilson • progressive republicans
Warren G. Harding, a traditional conservative, engineered a prodigious rise from obscure local newspaper man to national politician in a very short period of time.
warren gamaliel harding • election of 1920 • worst presidents in american history • woodrow wilson • progressive republicans
The Role of War Gardens
When it comes to feeding an army, it's up to the folks back home to do their part. During World War I and II, there was no Haliburton to feed America's troops. Instead, ordinary citizens of all ages expressed their patriotism through war gardens.
war gardens • victory gardens • world war i • world war ii • armistice
When it comes to feeding an army, it's up to the folks back home to do their part. During World War I and II, there was no Haliburton to feed America's troops. Instead, ordinary citizens of all ages expressed their patriotism through war gardens.
war gardens • victory gardens • world war i • world war ii • armistice
From Normalcy to Great Depression
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
While most Americans eagerly anticipated a return to "Normalcy" after WWI, the economic prosperity of the 1920s was a mirage that camouflaged the coming economic crisis t
presidency of warren harding • presidency of calvin coolidge • presidency of herbert hoover • the great depression • warren harding and normalcy
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Brno’s Tugendhat House Gem
The twenty year life of the Czechoslovak Republic from its birth in 1918 until its death at Nazi hands in 1938 saw a revolution in architecture, much of it residential.
brno • czech republic • tugendhat house • architectural gem • architectural
The twenty year life of the Czechoslovak Republic from its birth in 1918 until its death at Nazi hands in 1938 saw a revolution in architecture, much of it residential.
brno • czech republic • tugendhat house • architectural gem • architectural
MINORITY PRESIDENTS
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
In this election year, the term "minority President" is often used in describing past election and past Presidents. Confusion is caused by the various and different definitions of this term. In this article, we learn the definitions, andlook at examples of each.
president • election • electoral college • popular vote • electoral vote
PRESIDENTIAL RATING POLLS
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Presidential rating polls are a regular part of election year activities. Look at a couple of polls and see how your opinions compare to the "experts."
president • polls • ratings
Understanding the Bill of Rights
The US Constitution wouldn't be the law of the land without the Bill of Rights, and no civic education would be complete with a thorough grasp of the first ten amendments
understanding the bill of rights • first ten amendments to constitution • us constitution • kids' guide to the bill of rights • civic education
The US Constitution wouldn't be the law of the land without the Bill of Rights, and no civic education would be complete with a thorough grasp of the first ten amendments
understanding the bill of rights • first ten amendments to constitution • us constitution • kids' guide to the bill of rights • civic education
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN: THE GREAT COMMONER, PART II
The final article on Bryan looks at his role at the start of the 20th century. He was still a major power in the Democratic Party, and was once more the party nominee for President. We also get a look at the last major chapter in his public life, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
william jennings bryan • president • secretary of state • decmoratic • republican
The final article on Bryan looks at his role at the start of the 20th century. He was still a major power in the Democratic Party, and was once more the party nominee for President. We also get a look at the last major chapter in his public life, the Scopes "Monkey" Trial.
william jennings bryan • president • secretary of state • decmoratic • republican
History and the Filibuster
The filibuster is an accidental rule whose existence is a political decision. This observation is becoming more important as Democrats use the filibuster so that a minority can block judicial nominations.
filibuster • judicial nomination.
The filibuster is an accidental rule whose existence is a political decision. This observation is becoming more important as Democrats use the filibuster so that a minority can block judicial nominations.
filibuster • judicial nomination.
Third Time's The Charm, Part II
William Jennings Bryan was the only person to be runner-up in a Presidential election three times. He was also the youngest person ever nominated for President by a major political party. Although his government service only included four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State, he had a dramatic effect on U.S. politics at the turn of the century, and started the movement that eventually became the modern Democratic Party.
bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
William Jennings Bryan was the only person to be runner-up in a Presidential election three times. He was also the youngest person ever nominated for President by a major political party. Although his government service only included four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State, he had a dramatic effect on U.S. politics at the turn of the century, and started the movement that eventually became the modern Democratic Party.
bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
160 Years on The Border
The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country.
pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country.
pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
Energizing Words
Everyone needs an occasional reminder about why we volunteer and serve. Here are some inspiring quotes and suggestions on how to use them.
quotes • messages • inspiration • volunteering • charity
Everyone needs an occasional reminder about why we volunteer and serve. Here are some inspiring quotes and suggestions on how to use them.
quotes • messages • inspiration • volunteering • charity
Roosevelt: Childhood and Polio
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
The early years in the life and times of America's thirty-second President.
franklin delano roosevelt • childhood • hyde park • new york • sara delano roosevelt
America's most reliably haunted house
The Bell witch? Winchester house? No, the White House.
white • house • washington • d.c. • district
The Bell witch? Winchester house? No, the White House.
white • house • washington • d.c. • district
American History Paper Topics
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Do you need a topic for an American history essay? Here's some of the highlights of the last 250 years or so to get you started!
american history • paper topic • united states history • timeline • the american revolution
Best Movies About Teachers
Teachers sometimes need to be reminded about why they teach in the first place.
inspirational teacher movies • inspiration movies about teachers • movies about teachers • math movies • english movies
Teachers sometimes need to be reminded about why they teach in the first place.
inspirational teacher movies • inspiration movies about teachers • movies about teachers • math movies • english movies
Death Blow?
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
The Texas legislature has walked on water. Not really, but by passing a law that gives capital-case juries an option of life without parole, they've ventured into the land of miracles. Look and see.
supreme court • equal protection • justice • capital cases • death penalty
Electoral Mathematics
The mathematics of the Electoral College increases the importance of winning California, especially for Al Gore.
electoral college • al gore • george bush
The mathematics of the Electoral College increases the importance of winning California, especially for Al Gore.
electoral college • al gore • george bush
Extradition of Alberto Fujimori
The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.
alberto fujimori extradition • fujimori human rights violations • fujimori corruption • fujimori scandal • fujimori presidency
The Former president of Peru was returned to his home country to face charges for corruption and human rights violations.
alberto fujimori extradition • fujimori human rights violations • fujimori corruption • fujimori scandal • fujimori presidency
Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System administers economic policy in the United States through complex monetary tools and simple laws of supply and demand.
federal reserve system • board of governors • federal open market committee • federal reserve act • discount rate
The Federal Reserve System administers economic policy in the United States through complex monetary tools and simple laws of supply and demand.
federal reserve system • board of governors • federal open market committee • federal reserve act • discount rate
Give a Computer Sitter for Mother’s Day
This month's craft is going to be making a shelf sitter for your mother’s computer.
give a computer sitter for mother’s day • kids korner • kids corner • kids krafts plus • kids crafts plus
This month's craft is going to be making a shelf sitter for your mother’s computer.
give a computer sitter for mother’s day • kids korner • kids corner • kids krafts plus • kids crafts plus
How Obama Is Kin to 7 Presidents and 2 Kings
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
In the Midst of Terror She Went out to Her Work -- Part I
This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
united mine workers of america • william z. foster • philip murray • allegheny valley
This article describes the cold-blooded murder of union organizer Fannie Sellins.
united mine workers of america • william z. foster • philip murray • allegheny valley
Italy - South Tyrol - Walking in the Dolomites
South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.
italy - south tyrol • bolzano • walking in the dolomites • santner spitze • plattkofel
South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.
italy - south tyrol • bolzano • walking in the dolomites • santner spitze • plattkofel
Lawn Art Heaven in the Shenandoah Valley
One of the most interesting lawn art exhibitions in the Mid-Atlantic States lies in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. From alligators to zebras, this place has it all in solid durable concrete.
lawn art • shenadoah valley gardens • concrete lawn ornaments • virginia • garden paths
One of the most interesting lawn art exhibitions in the Mid-Atlantic States lies in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. From alligators to zebras, this place has it all in solid durable concrete.
lawn art • shenadoah valley gardens • concrete lawn ornaments • virginia • garden paths
Mothers Day
Mothers Day. Who came up with the idea? The interesting history of the holiday includes explanations of how the observance became an annual event in different countries, and details of the special day gaining recognition as an official United States holiday.
mother • day • mom • holiday
Mothers Day. Who came up with the idea? The interesting history of the holiday includes explanations of how the observance became an annual event in different countries, and details of the special day gaining recognition as an official United States holiday.
mother • day • mom • holiday
Obama Ancestry: Part of the Great Melting Pot
Barack Obama's ancestry is American melting pot, making him distant cousin to Katharine Hepburn, Brad Pitt, Christopher Reeve, Winston Churchill and astronaut John Glenn.
barack obama • obama ancestry • obama kin to presidents • obama kin to kings • obama kin to slave owners
Barack Obama's ancestry is American melting pot, making him distant cousin to Katharine Hepburn, Brad Pitt, Christopher Reeve, Winston Churchill and astronaut John Glenn.
barack obama • obama ancestry • obama kin to presidents • obama kin to kings • obama kin to slave owners
Political Polls in the Early 1900s
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
Presidential election polling in the 1900s based upon unscientific polling procedures. How the procedures changed dramatically after the election of 1936.
george gallup polls • political polls • polls in the 1900s • presidential polls • roots of us polls
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