Key Facts
- Term
- 1913--1921
- Party
- Democratic
- Vice President
- Thomas R. Marshall
- First Lady
- Ellen Wilson / Edith Wilson
- Home State
- New Jersey
- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1924
Biography
Wilson's presidency saw sweeping progressive legislation and World War I.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Signed the Federal Reserve Act (1913)
- Led the U.S. into World War I (1917)
- Won the Nobel Peace Prize (1919)
- Signed the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote (1920)
- Suffered a debilitating stroke (1919)
Notable Quotes
“The world must be made safe for democracy.”
Did You Know?
- Wilson is the only president to earn a PhD.