Woodrow Wilson: Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, Executive Decisions & Messages to Congress (eBook)

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2024
345 Seiten
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The anthology 'Woodrow Wilson: Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, Executive Decisions & Messages to Congress' offers a comprehensive collection that spans the prolific career of one of America's most academically inclined presidents. This volume thoughtfully compiles the diverse array of Wilson's rhetorical and political oeuvre, highlighting the evolution of his thoughts and policies across his tenure. From his visionary Fourteen Points speech to his persuasive addresses urging the League of Nations' establishment, the collection encapsulates Wilson's idealistic view on international peace and domestic reforms, serving not only as a historical archive but as a study in political philosophy and eloquence. The contributors, Woodrow Wilson himself, and editor Josephus Daniels, bring forth a deeply curated selection that reflects seminal moments in early 20th-century American and world history. Wilson's academic background and Daniels' career as Secretary of the Navy under Wilson and as a newspaper editor provide a unique lens through which these documents are presented, each piece chosen for its significance in understanding Wilsonian progressivism and its impact on American policy and international relations. Their combined efforts illuminate the era's cultural and political zeitgeist, underscoring the dynamic between Wilson's intellectual leadership and Daniels' journalistic acumen. This anthology is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of American history, politics, and rhetoric. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the thoughts and decisions of a president who shaped the nation during tumultuous times. The collection invites readers into a dialogue with the past, encouraging a deeper understanding of the complexities of leadership and the intricacies of governmental navigation through crisis and reform. Engaging with this volume not only educates but also inspires further exploration into the confluence of politics, philosophy, and history.

Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, was an accomplished scholar, educator, and statesman whose written works reflect the meticulous mind that would one day lead the nation. Before his presidency, Wilson had already distinguished himself as a political scientist and a public intellectual. His erudition was evident in his seminal work 'Congressional Government: A Study in American Politics' (1885), heralding his reputation as a profound thinker in political science and democratic governance. Known for a progressive vision and articulate expression, Wilson's literary corpus extended to his presidential years, as encapsulated in his collection 'Woodrow Wilson: Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, Executive Decisions & Messages to Congress', chronicling key moments of his leadership in shaping modern America. The book allows readers to traverse the ideological landscape that Wilson navigated, characterized by a firm belief in internationalism and the principle of self-determination, leading to his pivotal role in the founding of the League of Nations. His speeches exhibit a nuanced blend of idealism and pragmatism—a clear demonstration of the literary finesse and oratorical skills that defined his presidential tenure and his wider contributions to American political thought.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.1.2024
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Geschichte / Politik 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
Sozialwissenschaften Politik / Verwaltung Politische Systeme
Schlagworte 20th century political oratory • a higher loyalty • American internationalism speeches • American neutrality discussions • American presidential addresses • American Revolution • Bill of rights • Civil War • Common sense • early 20th-century political rhetoric • Hamilton • historical inaugural speeches • historical speeches anthology • Ken Follett • League of Nations analysis • Lincoln • messages to Congress texts • political decision-making books • political reform advocacy • presidential biography and writings • presidential communication studies • presidential inaugural addresses • Progressive Era politics • ron chernow • US executive leadership literature • Woodrow Wilson policymaking • Woodrow Wilson speeches • Woodrow Wilson's public policy • World War I • WWI diplomacy studies
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