Sent after the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, with a loss of more than 1,100 passengers and crew, including 124 Americans.
World War I speech delivered in Joint Session, January 8, 1918, in which Wilson enunciated what he considered the basic premises of a just and lasting peace.
Complete text of first speech given Tuesday, March 4, 1913. Includes background information.
Complete text of first speech given Monday, March 5, 1917. Includes background information.
Congressional address in which Wilson said the U.S. must remain neutral in the conflict that would become World War I.
Short biography from Infoplease.com.
1919 article in which Wilson calls on Americans to lend their support to the League of Nations.
RealAudio version of Wilson's 1915 speech to First People. From The History Channel.
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