The President as Statesman

The President as Statesman
Author: Daniel D. Stid
Publisher: University Press of Kansas
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-10-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0700631720

A political scientist who went on to become president, Woodrow Wilson envisioned a "responsible government" in which a strong leader and principled party would integrate the separate executive and legislative powers. His ideal, however, was constantly challenged by political reality. Daniel Stid explores the evolution of Wilson's views on this form of government and his endeavors as a statesman to establish it in the United States. The author looks over Professor and then President Wilson's shoulder as he grappled with the constitutional separation of powers, demonstrating the importance of this effort for American political thought and history. Although Wilson is generally viewed as an unstinting and effective opponent of the separation of powers, the author reveals an ambivalent statesman who accommodated the Founders' logic. This book challenges both the traditional and revisionist views of Woodrow Wilson by documenting the moderation of his statesmanship and the resilience of the separation of powers. In doing so, it sheds new light on American political development from Wilson's day to our own. Throughout the twentieth century, political scientists and public officials have called for constitutional changes and political reforms that were originally proposed by Wilson. By reexamining the dilemmas presented by Wilson's program, Stid invites a reconsideration of both the expectations we place on the presidency and the possibilities of leadership in the Founders' system. The President as Statesman contributes significantly to ongoing debates over Wilson's legacy and raises important questions about the nature of presidential leadership at a time when this issue is at the forefront of public consciousness.

The Collected Works of Woodrow Wilson

The Collected Works of Woodrow Wilson
Author: Woodrow Wilson
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1019
Release: 2023-11-17
Genre: History
ISBN:

In 'The Collected Works of Woodrow Wilson,' readers are presented with a comprehensive anthology that traverses the multifaceted dimensions of Wilson's impactful political and intellectual legacy. This collection embodies a range of literary styles, from poignant speeches and insightful essays to profound personal correspondences. Specially curated to illustrate the diversity and significance within Wilson's oeuvre, the anthology showcases standout pieces that echo the intricate dynamics of early 20th-century American socio-political landscapes, capturing the essence of an era through the lens of one of its most influential figures. The inclusion of works by Josephus Daniels further enriches the collection, providing additional perspectives on the period's political discourse. The contributing authors, Woodrow Wilson and Josephus Daniels, both key figures in American history, offer a fascinating exploration of the themes of democracy, leadership, and policy-making during critical periods of change and conflict. Their backgrounds, embodying significant roles in the administration and media, respectively, provide a rich tapestry of insights into the ideological and cultural shifts of their time. This anthology is not only aligned with historical and political literary movements but also serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of these discussions. 'The Collected Works of Woodrow Wilson' is an essential volume for readers eager to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of American political thought. Offering a unique opportunity to engage with the historical and intellectual currents that shaped the early 20th century, this collection is recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of politics, history, and literature. It fosters a deeper understanding of Wilson's contributions and the collective dialogue between the works of Wilson and Daniels, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of governance, policy, and the human condition.

Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson
Author: Woodrow Wilson
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780739109519

Woodrow Wilson's contribution to American foreign policy is well known, but his role in the development of American political thought and institutions is less recognized. In this volume, Ronald J. Pestritto, a scholar of Wilson and of American political thought, presents and introduces the statesman and president's seminal essays on such topics as a theory of the state; the idea of political liberty and the purpose of government; reforming Congress, the presidency, and political parties; and leadership in politics and administration. This volume shows us the development of a great American leader's political understanding and ideals.

The Moralist

The Moralist
Author: Patricia O'Toole
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0743298101

Acclaimed author Patricia O’Toole’s “superb” (The New York Times) account of Woodrow Wilson, one of the most high-minded, consequential, and controversial US presidents. A “gripping” (USA TODAY) biography, The Moralist is “an essential contribution to presidential history” (Booklist, starred review). “In graceful prose and deep scholarship, Patricia O’Toole casts new light on the presidency of Woodrow Wilson” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis). The Moralist shows how Wilson was a progressive who enjoyed unprecedented success in leveling the economic playing field, but he was behind the times on racial equality and women’s suffrage. As a Southern boy during the Civil War, he knew the ravages of war, and as president he refused to lead the country into World War I until he was convinced that Germany posed a direct threat to the United States. Once committed, he was an admirable commander-in-chief, yet he also presided over the harshest suppression of political dissent in American history. After the war Wilson became the world’s most ardent champion of liberal internationalism—a democratic new world order committed to peace, collective security, and free trade. With Wilson’s leadership, the governments at the Paris Peace Conference in 1919 founded the League of Nations, a federation of the world’s democracies. The creation of the League, Wilson’s last great triumph, was quickly followed by two crushing blows: a paralyzing stroke and the rejection of the treaty that would have allowed the United States to join the League. Ultimately, Wilson’s liberal internationalism was revived by Franklin D. Roosevelt and it has shaped American foreign relations—for better and worse—ever since. A cautionary tale about the perils of moral vanity and American overreach in foreign affairs, The Moralist “does full justice to Wilson’s complexities” (The Wall Street Journal).

The Political Thought of Woodrow Wilson, 1875-1910

The Political Thought of Woodrow Wilson, 1875-1910
Author: Niels Aage Thorsen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014
Genre: HISTORY
ISBN:

Niels Thorsen argues that Woodrow Wilson was one of America's most important political scientists. Focusing on the period from Wilson's early years until he was elected Governor of New Jersey, this work shows why he deserves a prominent place in the history of American political thought, even apart from his later attainments in the political arena. His book Congressional Government, his seminal article on "The Study of Public Administration," and his textbook on The State were important contributions during the formative years of academic political science in America. In contrast to those who propose psychological explanations of Wilson's early interest in political problems, Thorsen contends that the crisis of the election of 1876 against the backdrop of the Civil War was decisive in turning Wilson's attention to political ideas.Implying the abandonment of a more traditional form of political thought based on the social contract and on constitutionalism, egalitarianism, and common sense, Wilson linked his conclusions about the nature of politics to the rise of the social and economic sciences. Distinctive in his academic work were ideas about social and economic diversification as the condition for the growth of national power, and about political leadership asserted at home and abroad as a way to overcome traditional American fears about centralized power.Originally published in 1988.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism

Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism
Author: Ronald J. Pestritto
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780742515178

Examines the political principles of Woodrow Wilson that influenced his presidency and the impact he had on United States and the progressive movement.

Woodrow Wilson: Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, Executive Decisions & Messages to Congress

Woodrow Wilson: Speeches, Inaugural Addresses, Executive Decisions & Messages to Congress
Author: Woodrow Wilson
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2024-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Woodrow Wilson was a leading force in the Progressive Movement, and during his first term he oversaw the passage of progressive legislative policies unparalleled until the New Deal, He led the United States during World War I and was one of the 3 key leaders at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference, where he championed a new League of Nations. Contents: Biography of Woodrow Wilson Inaugural Addresses: First Inaugural Address (4 March 1913) Second Inaugural Address (4 March 1917) State of the Union Addresses I State of the Union address (2 December 1913) II State of the Union address (8 December 1914) III State of the Union address (7 December 1915) IV State of the Union address (5 December 1916) V State of the Union address (4 December 1917) VI State of the Union address (2 December 1918) VII State of the Union address (2 December 1919) VIII State of the Union address (7 December 1920) Other Addresses: First Address to Congress Address on the Banking System Address at Gettysburg Address on Mexican Affairs Understanding America Address before the Southern Commercial Congress Trusts and Monopolies Panama Canal Tolls The Tampico Incident In the Firmament of Memory Memorial Day Address at Arlington Closing a Chapter Annapolis Commencement Address The Meaning of Liberty American Neutrality Appeal for Additional Revenue The Opinion of the World The Power of Christian Young Men Address before the United States Chamber of Commerce To Naturalized Citizens Address at Milwaukee The Submarine Question American Principles The Demands of Railway Employees Speech of Acceptance Lincoln's Beginnings The Triumph of Women's Suffrage The Terms of Peace Meeting Germany's Challenge Request for Authority The Call to War To the Country The German Plot Reply to the Pope Labor must be Free The Call for War with Austria-Hungary Government Administration of Railways The Conditions of Peace Force to the Utmost Presidential Decisions: The State of War: The President's Proclamation of April 6, 1917 Formal U.S. Declaration of War with Germany

The Essential Essays of Woodrow Wilson

The Essential Essays of Woodrow Wilson
Author: Woodrow Wilson
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-11-02
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 8027244099

Musaicum Books presents to you a carefully created collection of Woodrow Wilson's essays. Woodrow Wilson, a disciple of Walter Bagehot, considered the United States Constitution to be cumbersome and open to corruption. He favored a parliamentary system for the United States and in the early 1880s wrote, "I ask you to put this question to yourselves, should we not draw the Executive and Legislature closer together? Should we not, on the one hand, give the individual leaders of opinion in Congress a better chance to have an intimate party in determining who should be president, and the president, on the other hand, a better chance to approve himself a statesman, and his advisers capable men of affairs, in the guidance of Congress."Essays presented in this book shed light to Wilsons's political thought and works. Contents: The New FreedomWhen A Man Comes To HimselfThe Study of AdministrationLeaders of MenThe New Democracy