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28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Governor of New Jersey and as President of Princeton University. Wilson is best known for leading the U.S. during World War I and advocating for the League of Nations, a precursor to the United Nations, aimed at promoting international cooperation and preventing future conflicts. His domestic agenda, known as the New Freedom, included progressive reforms such as antitrust legislation and the Federal Reserve Act. Wilson’s presidency was marked by significant social and political challenges, including issues related to race and civil rights.