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== First Presidential Term (1913-1917) == | |||
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== First Presidential Term (1917-1921) == | |||
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== [[World War I]] (1917-1918) == | |||
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== Wilson's Incapacitation == | == Wilson's Incapacitation == | ||
On 2 Oct 1919 Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him with his left side paralyzed and impaired his vision. Wilson's physician, Dr. Grayson and Wilson's wife Edith kept the president's condition from becoming public knowledge. Edith became the gatekeeper for information to and from the president effectively running the government. The President's condition was kept from the public for some seventeen months with Edith having the only access to him besides the doctors. He did make perfunctory appearances with his cabinet and was photographed in cabinet meetings. Wilson's second term ended on 4 Mar 1921 and he retired to a townhouse in Washington DC with Edith. Wilson's medical condition improved and he was able to make limited public appearances. | On 2 Oct 1919 Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him with his left side paralyzed and impaired his vision. Wilson's physician, Dr. Grayson and Wilson's wife Edith kept the president's condition from becoming public knowledge. Edith became the gatekeeper for information to and from the president effectively running the government. The President's condition was kept from the public for some seventeen months with Edith having the only access to him besides the doctors. He did make perfunctory appearances with his cabinet and was photographed in cabinet meetings. Wilson's second term ended on 4 Mar 1921 and he retired to a townhouse in Washington DC with Edith. Wilson's medical condition improved and he was able to make limited public appearances. | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 24 March 2015
Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) - Born 28 Dec 1856 in Staunton, Virginia. Twenty Eighth President of the United States from 4 Mar 1913 to 4 Mar 1921. He served as Governor of New Jersey (1911-1913) and as President of Princeton University (1902-1910). He died 3 Feb 1924 in his Washington DC home and was interred in Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC.
Early Years
Woodrow Wilson was born 28 Dec 1856 in Staunton, Virginia to Joseph R. and Jessie Janet Woodrow Wilson.
Wilson graduated from Princeton and the University of Virginia Law School and earned his doctorate at Johns Hopkins University. He married Ellen Louise Axson on 24 Jun 1885.
First Presidential Term (1913-1917)
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First Presidential Term (1917-1921)
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World War I (1917-1918)
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Wilson's Incapacitation
On 2 Oct 1919 Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke that left him with his left side paralyzed and impaired his vision. Wilson's physician, Dr. Grayson and Wilson's wife Edith kept the president's condition from becoming public knowledge. Edith became the gatekeeper for information to and from the president effectively running the government. The President's condition was kept from the public for some seventeen months with Edith having the only access to him besides the doctors. He did make perfunctory appearances with his cabinet and was photographed in cabinet meetings. Wilson's second term ended on 4 Mar 1921 and he retired to a townhouse in Washington DC with Edith. Wilson's medical condition improved and he was able to make limited public appearances.
Wilson's Death
Woodrow Wilson died at home on 3 Feb 1924 of a stroke and heart problems. He was interred in Washington National Cathedral, Washington DC on 6 Feb 1924.
Father: Joseph Ruggles Wilson (1822-1903)
Mother: Jessie Janet Woodrow (1826–1888)
Marriage:
- Ellen Louise Axson (1860-1914) married 24 Jun 1885, born 15 May 1860, died 6 Aug 1914.
- Edith Bolling Galt (1872-1961) married 18 Dec 1915, born 15 Oct 1872, died 28 Dec 1961.
Children:
- By Ellen:
- Margaret Woodrow Wilson (1886–1944) born 16 Apr 1886, 12 Feb 1944.
- Jessie Woodrow Wilson (1887–1933) born 28 Aug 1887, died 15 Jan 1933.
- Eleanor Randolph Wilson (1889–1967) born 16 Oct 1889, died 5 Apr 1967.
- By Edith:
- None
Personal Description:
- Height: 5' 11".
- Build: 175-185 pounds.
- Hair Color: Brown to Gray.
- Eye Color: blue-gray.
Sources: