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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00971.01 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 26, 1918 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

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.

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1875-1934
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
Charity and Philanthropy
Global History and US Foreign Policy
Military History
World War I
Freedom and Independence
President
Progressive Era
World War I

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