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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster
Wilson's League of Nations laid the groundwork for the group of nations we would eventually consider our "allies." You are right, the original League failed, but Wilson's ideals had caught on. I do not think we can count the UN a total failure.
He pushed, not just the US, but the world into collaberative peace-keeping efforts. He was a master diplomat - without rival.
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well, he was RIGHT on the points Dan has listed. I wish he were a better diplomat and had avoided thed treaty of Versailles.
but this is the point where I take some issue with WW, the ideals were somewhat flawed and those flaws run the UN today. Count me among those who see the UN as an abject failure.
but on balance I agree Woodrow Wilson ranks pretty high up the list of 20th century presidents.
Maybe the first "real" Moderen era president?
Please dont take the comment about Carter to be a reflection on Wilson.