Woodrow Wilson

ModernPoliticianUnited States1856 — 1924

US president during WWI, advocated for the League of Nations.

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Quick Facts

Born

1856

Died

1924

Country

United States

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score54.9

Woodrow Wilson — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Federal Reserve ActPolitical Action◆ Major

Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act, creating the Federal Reserve System to regulate the US banking system and monetary policy. This established a central bank to manage economic stability.

Federal ReserveBanking ReformEconomic Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive

Segregation of the Federal GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Wilson allowed his cabinet members to segregate federal government offices, reversing post-Reconstruction integration. This policy increased racial discrimination in federal employment and was criticized by civil rights leaders.

SegregationCivil RightsRacial Discrimination

Impact: nationaldestructive

1917 AD

US Entry into World War IWar

Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany after unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram. US entry shifted the balance of power, leading to the Allied victory in 1918.

World War IUS Foreign PolicyWar Declaration

Impact: global

1918 AD

Fourteen Points SpeechPolitical Action◆ Major

Wilson delivered the Fourteen Points speech outlining his vision for post-war peace, including self-determination, open diplomacy, and the creation of a League of Nations. This shaped the Treaty of Versailles negotiations.

Fourteen PointsWorld War IPeace Plan

Impact: globalconstructive

1919 AD

Treaty of Versailles and League of NationsPolitical Action◆ Major

Wilson participated in the Paris Peace Conference and helped draft the Treaty of Versailles, which included the League of Nations covenant. The US Senate rejected the treaty, and the US never joined the League.

Treaty of VersaillesLeague of NationsDiplomacy

Impact: global