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Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Why We are at War. Messages to Congress January to April, 1917

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02186 Author/Creator: Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book signed Date: 1917 Pagination: 79 p. : Height: 18 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

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

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

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