President Woodrow Wilson
The Best President Ever
By: Drew Brown & Sawyer Bletscher
Wilson's Early Life
Wilson's Presidency
Woodrow Wilson was elected in 1913, and he stayed in office until 1921. He was the final president to travel to his inauguration in a horse drawn carriage. During his presidency, he performed various actions that helped shape and improve the America we know today. First of all, he introduced and enforced several child labor laws, as well as granting eight hour work days to workers. Second, established the federal reserve, which provides a system for regulations in the nation's banks, credit, and supply. He also contributed significantly in the Treaty of Versailles, and forming the League of Nations. (Mr. Moore- we have way more info, we just want it to be a surprise for later)
Wilson's Final Years
Wilson retired in Washington, D.C, With his lovely wife Edith. After retirement, he established a law firm. He also was one of two former presidents to have served as head of the American Historical Association. He died at his home on February 3, 1924. He was 67 years old.