Life of Woodrow Wilson

By CM05
  • Date of Birth

    Date of Birth

    Born in Staunton, Virginia
  • Marriage

    Marriage

    married Ellen Louise Axson
  • Governer of New Jersey

    Governer of New Jersey

    He held this position until he became president in 1913
  • Became President of Princeton University

    Became President of Princeton University

    He was previously a political science professor
  • Voted into Office

    Voted into Office

  • Declared the US Neutral During WWI

    Declared the US Neutral During WWI

  • Married Edith Bolling Galt

    Married Edith Bolling Galt

    He married a year after his previous wife's death that was caused by kidney disease.
  • Asked Congress to Declare War

    Asked Congress to Declare War

    Wilson did this after Germany repeatedly ignored America's declaration of neutrality and sunk American ships.
  • Publicly Endorsed Women's Rights

    Publicly Endorsed Women's Rights

    He did so after a group of women picketed outside the white house
  • Death Date

    Death Date

    Had poor health during his final years, before dying in his home at age 67.