| Author |
Lord, Frank B. |
| Author |
Bryan, James William, 1882-1952 |
| LoC No. |
21012355
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| Title |
Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Michael, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Woodrow Wilson's Administration and Achievements" by Frank B. Lord and James William Bryan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the eight years of Woodrow Wilson's presidency, detailing his domestic and foreign policies during a time of significant global conflict, specifically World War I. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Wilson's administration, presenting his endeavors and achievements as well as the historical context around them. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Woodrow Wilson’s presidency, beginning with a quotation from one of his addresses that emphasizes the essence of patriotism in America. It outlines the purpose of the text: to compile a narrative from contemporary newspaper reports, intending to document Wilson's significant role in American history, especially in maintaining the nation’s integrity amid criticism. The authors introduce the idea that Wilson's presidency not only coincided with transformative domestic reforms but also positioned the United States as a major player on the world stage, navigating complex international relations during a turbulent period. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for an in-depth discussion of his policies and the tumultuous events of his administration, underscoring its historical impact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E740: History: America: Twentieth century
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1913-1921
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| Subject |
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29850 |
| Release Date |
Aug 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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