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Why We are at War. Messages to Congress January to April, 1917

Signed in front endpaper. Content surrounding America's entry into World War I. Deckle edges.

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[Excerpt from speech at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1914]

Wilson expresses support for the YMCA. He is impatient with those who think the purpose of Christianity is to help individuals develop their character. He prefers people devote themselves to aiding others, and good character will result as a by...

GLC05508.267

[Statement on reading the Bible for the Scripture Gift Society]

Wilson encourages people to read the Bible in long passages so they can find the heart of it; the Bible is "the key to your own heart, your own happiness, and your own duty." The statement was "prepared by the President for transmission, through...

GLC05508.268

[Sentence commutation for Fernando Robert Edward Ludicke, convicted for violating the Espionage Act on 18 September 1918]

Fernando Ludicke, alias Robert Edwards, was convicted of violating the espionage Act of June 15, 1917 in the U.S. District Court of Western Pennsylvania and sentenced to 18 months to be served in the Maryland State Penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland...

GLC06598

Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress April 2, 1917

Signed by Wilson on front endpaper. Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I. With original blue dust-jacket.

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[Presidential proclamations and executive orders]

Proclamations dealing with war with Germany, emergency powers, and armistices.

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Peace Congress, Versailles 1919, Session of 28 June 1919: Agenda. Signature of the Treaty of Peace between the Allied and Associated Powers and Germany

Printed souvenir program signed by Wilson, Lansing, Balfour and others, including Paderewski (Polish premier and pianist) and the new leaders of the new nations of Czechoslovakia, Romania and Yugoslavia.

GLC00752

to William R. Castle

Writes to the assistant dean at Harvard (later founder of a professional consular service of the United States). Roosevelt encloses an article (not included) from the November 1915 Metropolitan magazine which had been vetted by James Brown Scott, an...

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[Two items relating to Woodrow Wilson] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00971

to Woodrow Wilson

Telegram is possibly the reply to, or reason for, Wilson's draft letter (GLC00971.01). Letter discusses the Belgians' gratitude for American aid during World War I and their common fight for freedom Transmitted on White House stationery.

GLC00971.02

[Appointment of John J. Pershing to Major General]

Commission to begin on September 25, 1916. Countersigned by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Stamp indicating receipt by the Adjutant General's office dated 6 January 1917 and signed by H.P. Milam as Adjutant General. Dated when Pershing commanded...

GLC04460

[Presidential sentence commutation for Richard E. Polen, who was convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon 7 December 1912]

Richard Polen was convicted in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and sentenced to ten years in the State penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland. The judgment was affirmed by the Court of Appeals and Polen began serving his sentence November...

GLC04544

[Presidential commutation of the sentence of Otto Bruno Reichelt, convicted of violating the Espionage Act on 4 October 1918]

Reichelt was convicted in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, for violation of the Espionage Act of June 15, 1917, and sentenced to eight years in the State Penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to end at once, no...

GLC04549

[Photograph of U.S.S. George Washington]

One sepia-tone silver gelatin print of the ship that transported President Woodrow Wilson to Europe to sign the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. Co-signed by President Wilson, Secretary of Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Captain Edward...

GLC04993

President Wilson Adressing Congress on Question of International Peace and Imminent Danger of War with Germany

In this photograph Wilson is addressing Congress about the prospect of entering WWI. There are many people listening to him speak.

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Press statement re: Woodrow Wilson's work at the Peace Conference (Versailles)

Arguing that Wilson "laid the foundations of world peace and a new order" and that Wilson's work will last despite "[t]he tides of reaction."

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Marshall Joffre, Vivani, Chocheprar and Fabry- French War Commission- With Gov. Lowden and State Officials at Tomb of Lincoln, Springfield, ILL.

Many men in uniform are gathered around Lincoln's tomb. There is an American flag.

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[1912 Taft presidential advertisement]

One presidential advertisement for Taft's reelection printed in the "Saturday Evening Post" dated October 26, 1912. The one-paged print out is an endorsement of William Howard Taft by the Republican National Committee. Text refers to candidate...

GLC09670

The President and Mrs. Wilson, Miss Wilson, the King and Queen of Belgium at University of Louvain

Woodrow Wilson stands behind a table reading an address. Beside him stands the King and Queen of Belgium, and Wilson's wife and daughter. This stop at University of Louvain was part of Wilson's tour of Belgium during the Peace Negotiations.

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President Wilson and Brand Whitlock at Nieuport, Belgium

Woodrow Wilson stands talking with Brand Whitlock, the U.S. Minister to Belgium during the war, behind the two is a group of other diplomats.

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A Plenary Session of the Peace Conference, in Building of French Foreign Office on the Quai D'Orsay, Paris

Statesmen from around the world, inlcuding President Wilson and Prime Minister David Lloyd George, gather in an elaborate room at the Foreign Office at Quai D'Orsay.

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Galerie des Glaces, Showing Table where Peace Treaty Was Signed, Versailles, France

This photograph is of the room where the signing of the Peace Treaty took place at the end of WWI. It is elaborately decorated with beautiful chairs, windows, and a statue.

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Clemenceau, Wilson, and Lloyd George Leaving Palace of Versailles After Signing Peace Treaty

This photograph is of Clemenceay, Wilson, and Lloyd George exiting the Palace of Versailles after signing the Peace Treaty. There are other men in the background of this scene, but the focus is on these three world leaders.

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to R. Fulton Cutting

Asks Cutting to join Herbert Hoover's enlarged Commission for the Relief of Belgium during World War I.

GLC02339

Conditions de paix. Conditions of peace. [In English and French]

The text of the Treaty of Versailles as presented by the Allied and Associated Powers at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. Signed by Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Emanuale Orlando, Gordon Auchincloss and Georges Clemenceau. Uncut...

GLC04472

to John William Flinn

Wilson writes to Reverend Flinn. Acknowledges a letter concerning Wilson's father: "It really gives me very deep comfort to hear such word about my father from those who really knew and appreciated him." Also replies that he does not know much...

GLC04573.10

[Album signed by Paris Peace Conference Delegates]

Signers include Lloyd George, A. J. Balfour, Marshall Foch, Paderewski, etc.

GLC03901

to R. H. Selfride

Declines an invitation to speak, as Governor of New Jersey. On stationery of the NJ Executive Dept. Possibly a traced signature.

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to Harvey

Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one...

GLC03663.01

[Appointment of Philip R. Ward Lieutenant Colonel in the Coast Artillery]

Appointment of Philip R. Ward to Lieutenant Colonel in the Coast Artillery, beginning May 15, 1917. NOT signed by Wilson. Signed by William Ingraham as Acting Secretary of War. Docketed at top by the Adjutant General, reads "The Adjutant General's...

GLC00778.23

[Presidential commutation for Isaac Sorin, convicted of possession of stolen goods 3 February 1919 and sentenced to five years]

Isaac Sorin was convicted of possession of goods stolen from interstate shipments in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and sentenced to five years in the State penitentiary in Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to expire 3 October...

GLC00868

Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

Letter discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Letter written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.

GLC00971.01

to Harvey D. Gibson

Wilson informs Gibson that he has selected him to serve on the National War Finance Committee. Indicates that the Red Cross was about to "appeal to the American people for additional funds to carry on its work" during World War I. Letter written on...

GLC00972

[Sentence commutation for Charles Manfri, convicted of selling heroin in New Jersey 19 December 1918, and sentenced to four years imprisonment]

Charles Manfri, alias Charles Mansfield, was convicted of violating the Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and sentenced to four years in the State penitentiary in Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to...

GLC01622

Pardon of Albert Holtzman of West Virginia for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution.

Partly printed document. (c/s J.C.McReynolds [Attorney General])

GLC00045.39

Warrant for Commutation of Sentence of Albert Holtzman

Warrant, signed by Pardon Attorney James A. Finch. Albert Holtzman of West Virginia was convicted of violating the Slave Trade Traffic Act. Pardoned after serving three months of his six month sentence. Prosecuted for white slavery and kidnapping...

GLC00045.39.01

[Presidential pardon of John Burton, who was convicted of grand larceny]

John Burton, alias Samuel R. Martin, alias Dr. Engelman, was pardoned by Wilson to restore his civil rights, no reason for pardon mentioned. Countersigned by Thomas W. Gregory. Printed document with blanks filled in by hand.

GLC00068.19

to Helen H. Gardener

Wilson expresses his distress at Helen Gardner being hospitalized. He explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House...

GLC00118.07

[Presidential commutation for Tonko L. Milic, convicted of conspiracy to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. on 25 March 1915 and sentenced to one year imprisonment]

Tonko L. Milic was sentenced to one year imprisonment in the state penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. Wilson commuted his sentence to expire immediately, no reason mentioned. Countersigned by Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory. Printed document...

GLC00173.10

[Presidential commutation for Robert E. Hicks, convicted of placing abortion related materials in the mail on 29 May 1903 and sentenced to ten months]

Convicted for violation of Section 3893 of the Revised Statutes (possibly in reference to the Comstock Law). While on bond Hicks fled to Europe, where he remained a fugitive until 10 July 1915, when he surrendered to the court. Commuted by Wilson...

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George Washington

Inscription regarding Washington's greatness dated Princeton, New Jersey, 2 November 1905. Illustrated by Pyle, Fenn, et al. Deckle edges.

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What President Wilson Says

One pamphlet entitled What President Wilson Says by the New York State Woman Suffrage Party, dated 1917. This is a promotional for New York's successful 1917 referendum on woman's suffrage. Its focus was on President Wilson's statements in support of...

GLC10124

A message calling for war with the imperial German government in defense of American rights

Subtitled "Delivered by President Woodrow Wilson to the Congress of the United States of America on Monday, April the Second, in the year nineteen hundred seventeen."

GLC03621

to Reverend A.W. Hazen

Thank-you note for a book of Elliot's debates written as a professor at Princeton University. Postmarked Princeton, [New Jersey].

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Hazel Lee MacNaught to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated June 27, 1974. MacNaught is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Expresses feeling distraught with the Watergate investigation. Mentions having been part of the...

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Woodrow Wilson

One print of Woodrow Wilson dated circa 1990. Half seated portrait of Wilson at a desk based on the painting by Edmund Charles Tarbell.

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Woodrow Wilson

One newspaper clipping containing an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Below his portrait is a printing of his authograph and text that reads, "Federal Reserve Banking System, Popular Election of Senators, Woman Suffrage --- World War I."

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Woodrow Wilson

One print of Woodrow Wilson from an original painting by Edmund Charles Tarbell. Reprinted by National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. There are seven copies.

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1918

One newspaper clipping entitled, "1918." Details different events that took place during World War I.

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President Outlines New Policies at Wilson Foundation Dinner

One portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt dated December 29, 1933. Picture is taken at the Mayflower in Washington, D.C., at a dinner commemorating Woodrow Wilson. Also pictured are First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady Edith Wilson, Roland...

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The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 113, October 8, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 8, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to President Woodrow Wilson negotiating peace terms, World War I updates, community updates, influenza death tolls and names of those infected, advertisements...

GLC09891.03

The Atlantic Monthly [December 1902]

One issue of The Atlantic Monthly dated December 1902. Features essays entitled "The Ideals of America" by Woodrow Wilson, and "The Trade Union and the Superior Workman," by Ambrose P. Winston.

GLC09888.12

[Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition...

GLC09957

A Peace Conference at the Quai d'Orsay

One postcard depicting William Orpen's painting, "A Peace Conference at the Quai d'Orsay."

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Woodrow Wilson

One printed document detailing the biography of President Woodrow Wilson dated 1912. Printed on vellum. Written by Henry Jones Ford.

GLC08878.1353

[Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member."
Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

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[Tribute to Abraham Lincoln]

Address regarding Mr. Lincoln's success which Wilson sees as proof that Americans can succeed regardless of their birth and social class.

GLC02786

to Charles Dudley Warner re: declining to write a life of Francis Parkman

Having been asked to write the life of Francis Parkman for the American Men of Letters Series, Wilson, despite the compliment to his own abilities, declines.

GLC02551.03

to Stan Henkels

Thanks Henkels for gift of Bradford's Bibliographical Manual.

GLC02551.04

to Justice & Mrs Mahlon Pitney re: thanks for wedding gift

Typed (as he notes) and signed as President on White House stationery.

GLC02793.066

to Gertrude Bondhill re: his pleasure in her performance

Written as President

GLC02793.061

to Thomas Marshall re: thanking him for his thoughtfulness

Written as President. Date inferred from content. Marshall was Wilson's Vice President.

GLC02793.062

to Jesse W. Weik re: thanks for sample of Lincoln's handwriting

Written as President

GLC02793.063

to J. Edwin Murphy re: asking for explanation about a story on his typewriter

Signed as President. Enclosing a news story about Wilson's faulty typewriter which Wilson calls "silly and annoying." Murphy was editor of the Washington Times.

GLC02793.064

to Bella W. Swope re: running for a second term

Signed as President on White House stationery. WW notes that "I look forward to the next four years with something of a sinking heart...."

GLC02793.067

to J. Edwin Murphy re: thanking him for admitting mistake

Signed as President. Goes with #2793.064. Wilson's distress was in being seen "a fool and a sloven." Murphy was editor of the Washington Times.

GLC02793.065

to Rev. William J. Hampton re: his love for his mother

Signed as President, on White House stationery, aboard the U.S.S. Mayflower.

GLC02793.068

Studio portrait of Woodrow Wilson by Harris & Ewing

GLC02551.02

Portrait of Woodrow Wilson

One print of Woodrow Wilson. Black and white bust.

GLC04675.42

[Presidential commutation for William J. Dodge, convicted of sedition according to the Espionage Act on 16 September 1918 and sentenced to six years]

William J. Dodge was convicted in the U.S. District Court of Western New York of making seditious utterances while the U.S. was a war, in violation section 3 of the Espionage Act of 16 May 1918, appeal was denied by the Second Circuit Court of...

GLC05678

Address of the President of the United States

Regarding rights of railroad workers (8 hour days, overtime pay, etc.). Signed on page 8.

GLC06963

to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage

President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...

GLC07144

to Willie Olcott Burr

Signed as President, typed on White House stationery. Wilson refutes the imputation made on Noone, stating that Noone's honesty is not questionable. Willie Olcott Burr was editor of the Hartford Times.

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Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress

Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I.

GLC02904

to Oscar King Davis

"I am pretty well disgusted with our government ... in a democracy like ours people will always do well or ill largely in proportion to their leadership. If Lincoln had acted after the firing on Fort Sumter in the way that Wilson did about the...

GLC08003

to Alfred Burr

Signed as President. Letter regarding the investigation of statements made against Mr. Spellacy.

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