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Wilson encourages nuetrality
American President Woodrow Wilson encourages Americans to remain neutral concerning the war brewing in Europe. American opinion at the time is reflected by a Mississippi senator's following statement "There is no necessity for war with Germany—there is no necessity for war with any of the belligerent [warring] powers. Three thousand miles of water make it impossible for us to be drawn into that vortex of blood and passion and woe." (learntci.com) -
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The United States and the Treaty of Versailles
http://www.firstworldwar.com/source/versailles.htmAlthough encouraged by world leaders to sign the Treaty of Versailles, the United States and President Wilson are held back by Senate approval of the treaty. Differing opinons in the Senate such as those of the Irreconcilables make it impossible for the treaty to pass with approval.
