Woodrow Wilson served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. Born in Virginia in 1856, he was president of Princeton University and governor of New Jersey.
A Democrat, Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 and other economic reforms early in his first term.
Key Moments
The United States entered World War I in 1917. Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points and helped create the League of Nations, though the Senate did not ratify the treaty. The 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the vote, was ratified in 1920.
Did You Know
Wilson received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919. He suffered a serious stroke that October, and his wife Edith took a large role in managing his schedule. He is the only president with a doctorate.
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