Questions about Woodrow Wilson

Short answers, pulled from the story.

What unique academic distinction did Woodrow Wilson hold among U.S. presidents?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the only president in American history to hold a Ph.D. He earned this degree from Johns Hopkins University after abandoning legal practice to study history and political science.

When was Woodrow Wilson born and where did he grow up?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born on the 28th of December 1856 in Staunton, Virginia. He grew up in the American South during the Civil War while his father served as a Presbyterian minister and supporter of the Confederacy.

What major economic reforms did Woodrow Wilson implement as president?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson signed the Revenue Act of 1913 which established the modern income tax and the Federal Reserve Act which created the Federal Reserve System. He also signed the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 to ban anti-competitive practices and establish the Federal Trade Commission.

On what date did Woodrow Wilson ask Congress for a declaration of war against Germany?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany on the 2nd of April 1917. This action followed Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare which sank American merchant ships.

What happened to Woodrow Wilson's health in October 1919?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson suffered a severe stroke in October 1919 that left him incapacitated. His wife and physician controlled his access to information and decision-making during the remainder of his presidency.

When did Woodrow Wilson die and at what age?

Thomas Woodrow Wilson died on the 3rd of February 1924 at the age of 67. His death concluded a presidency that historians rank as above-average for economic reforms and World War I leadership.