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Woodrow Wilson Facts for Kids Life dates: 1856 - 1924 |
Woodrow Wilson Facts for Kids Woodrow Wilson Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet Woodrow Wilson Fact 1: Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the US from 1913 to 1921. Woodrow Wilson Fact 2: Accomplishments and Achievements: He led the US into World War I in 1917 and also drafted the peace plan at the end of it. Woodrow Wilson Fact 3: He was an acclaimed historian and a talented speaker who had the ability to write his own speeches. This talent led to his nickname of the 'Phrasemaker'. Woodrow Wilson Fact 4: His first marriage was on June 24, 1885, to Ellen Louise Axson (1860–1914). The couple had three daughters. Woodrow Wilson Fact 5: During his political career he served as Governor (NJ) Woodrow Wilson Fact 6: His second marriage was on December 18, 1915, to Edith Bolling Galt (1872–1961) Woodrow Wilson Fact 7: Presidential Cabinet: The name of his Vice President was Thomas R. Marshall (1913-21). The names of the men who held the position of Secretary of State were William J. Bryan (1913-15), Robert Lansing (1915-20) and Bainbridge Colby (1920-21) Woodrow Wilson Fact 8: Famous Quote: The President's own words and a famous quote are as follows, "America was established not to create wealth but to realize a vision, to realize an ideal - to discover and maintain liberty among men." Woodrow Wilson Fact 9: Edith Galt Wilson, the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, was a descendent of Pocahontas. Woodrow Wilson Fact 10: Personality: He was an extremely complex man, passionate, impulsive and extremely tenacious. Continued... Woodrow Wilson Facts for kids Woodrow Wilson Facts for Kids Woodrow Wilson Facts for kids Woodrow Wilson Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet Fact 11: The president was featured on the $100,000 bill (not in circulation) Fact 12: During his presidency women received the right to vote with the passing of the 19th Amendment to the American Constitution. Fact 13: He died a stroke on February 3, 1924 in Washington D.C. Fact 14: His last word was "Edith" (His wife's name) Fact 15: He was buried in the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Fact 16: The next US President was Warren Harding. Woodrow Wilson Facts for kids |