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President Woodrow Wilson

Definition

Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921, known for his role in World War I and his "Fourteen Points" peace proposal.

Analogy

Think of President Wilson as a school principal who steps in during a big fight. He not only wants to stop the fight (like America's involvement in WWI), but he also proposes new rules (the Fourteen Points) to prevent future fights.

Related terms

League of Nations: An international organization proposed by President Wilson in his Fourteen Points. It aimed at promoting world peace but was ineffective due largely to the non-participation of major powers like the U.S.

Fourteen Points: A statement given by President Wilson proposing fair and lasting peace after World War I. It included ideas such as self-determination for nations and a League of Nations.

Treaty of Versailles: The treaty that ended World War I, which incorporated many of the principles outlined in Wilson's Fourteen Points, but also imposed harsh penalties on Germany.