When was Woodrow Wilson born and where did he grow up?
Woodrow Wilson was born in 1856 near the front gate of his family's parsonage in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in the South as one of only two U.S. presidents to be a citizen of the Confederate States of America.
What unique academic degree does Woodrow Wilson hold among all U.S. presidents?
Woodrow Wilson received a Ph.D. in history and government from Johns Hopkins University in 1886, making him the only U.S. president to hold such a degree. He wrote Congressional Government: A Study in American Politics before earning this doctorate.
How many times did Woodrow Wilson get married during his presidency?
Woodrow Wilson became only the third president to marry while in office after John Tyler and Grover Cleveland. His second marriage to Edith Galt took place in December 1915 following the death of his first wife Ellen Axson Wilson on the 6th of August 1914.
Which major legislation did Woodrow Wilson sign into law on the 3rd of October 1913?
The Senate voted 44 to 37 in favor of the Revenue Act of 1913 signed into law by Woodrow Wilson on the 3rd of October 1913. This act reduced tariffs and replaced lost revenue with a federal income tax of one percent on incomes above $3,000.
When did Woodrow Wilson die and what caused his final years of incapacity?
Woodrow Wilson died on the 3rd of February 1924 at age 67 after suffering a stroke in October 1919 that left him incapacitated. His wife Edith Bolling Galt Wilson and his physician controlled access to him during this period so no significant decisions were made.