Prohibition and President Wilson: From the Dry Crusade to the Volstead Act
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The Prohibition Amendment became the only addition to the United States Constitution to inhibit a freedom rather than expand one.
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The Fourteen Points: Woodrow Wilson's Blueprint for Peace
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On January 8, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson addressed Congress to outline the USA’s goals for World War I. His speech, known as the Fourteen Points, would reshape international relations and lay the groundwork for modern diplomacy.
Read MoreWoodrow Wilson, Veterans Day, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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One of the most visited sites in Arlington National Cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The story of this monument to America’s unidentified war casualties begins during the presidency of Woodrow Wilson. In WWI, over 100,000 American men lost their lives.
Read MoreWilson's Sheep
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For several years, beginning in the spring of 1918, a flock of sheep grazed on the White House Lawn. After America entered World War I, the sheep helped to save manpower by keeping the grass trimmed. We don’t exactly who came up with the idea, but Dr. Cary Grayson contacted his horseracing friend Wiliam Woodward about getting some sheep for the president. Woodward sent along a small flock from his farm in Maryland by wagon.
Read MoreWoodrow Wilson: The President Who Loved Baseball
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The earliest historical evidence produced by Woodrow Wilson were doodles written in a school geography textbook in 1870. Alongside drawings of a greyhound and hot air balloons, there is a sketch of a baseball diamond and two line ups of the Light Foot Base Ball Club of Augusta, Georgia. As second baseman and club secretary, Wilson clearly had a great interest in the game from a young age.
Read MoreMeeting Royalty
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After the end of World War I, President Wilson traveled to Europe to participate in the negotiations of the Paris Peace Conference, ultimately producing the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. However, he first traveled to London, England and met with the British Royal family on Boxing Day, December 26, 1918.
Read MoreChesterton, Reading Aloud, and the Enjoyment of Literature: A Glimpse of Woodrow Wilson at Leisure
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Woodrow Wilson stands unique among American presidents because of his background in education. Among the collections of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library are books from Rev. Wilson’s library. Besides works of Biblical commentary and theology, there are works of great literature, such as Homer’s Iliad and the poetry of Alfred Lord Tennyson. Woodrow grew up in an environment where literature was shared and enjoyed.
Read MoreFlag Day: A Presidential Legacy in Our Backyard
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Walking through the campus of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library each day, I'm often reminded of the profound impact our 28th president had on American traditions that we often take for granted. Flag Day, celebrated on June 14, serves as a poignant example of Wilson's enduring influence on how we commemorate our nation's symbols.
Read MorePodcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part 2
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Part 2 of 2: Edward Mandell House, better known as Colonel House, was a pivotal figure in American politics and diplomacy during World War I, serving as President Woodrow Wilson’s closest advisor and confidant from 1913 to 1919. A wealthy Texan, House was a skilled political operator who shunned public office but wielded immense influence behind the scenes. His role during World War I was particularly significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy and Wilson’s vision for peace. To discuss House, the World War I Podcast hosted Andrew Phillips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, VA.
Read MorePodcast: MacArthur Memorial - Colonel House - Part I
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Part 1 of 2: Edward Mandell House, better known as Colonel House, was a pivotal figure in American politics and diplomacy during World War I, serving as President Woodrow Wilson’s closest advisor and confidant from 1913 to 1919. A wealthy Texan, House was a skilled political operator who shunned public office but wielded immense influence behind the scenes. His role during World War I was particularly significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy and Wilson’s vision for peace. To discuss House, the World War I Podcast hosted Andrew Phillips, Curator at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton, VA.
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