The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Vol. 23, 1911 - 1912 - Hardcover

Wilson, Woodrow

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0691046433 ISBN 13: 9780691046433

Publisher: Princeton University Press, 1977

Synopsis

The period spanned by this volume was in many ways one of the most crucial of Wilson's career. After the New Jersey legislature adjourned in late April, Wilson set out upon a speaking tour that carried him through the Middle West, up the West Coast, back into the Middle West, and then into the South. This tour was the trial run of the preconvention campaign, and strongly favorable public reaction encouraged Wilson to think seriously about seeking the democratic nomination.

Wilson's speeches on this first great nation tour are printed in full or are represented by extensive news reports. They show the rapid development of Wilson's political thought and his emergence as a great progressive leader of his day.

Returning to New Jersey in early June of 1911, Wilson addressed himself to important local problems in speeches, a number of which are included here. This volume also provides major speeches given during the last half of the year, when Wilson's candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination became increasingly promising. The incoming letters amply illustrate public recognition of the new leader, and Wilson's personal letters describe his family life and his reactions to political events and personalities.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This book is Volume 23 in the series. Returning to New Jersey in early June of 1911, Wilson addressed himself to a number of local problems in speeches, a number of which are included here. This volume also provides major speeches given during the last half of the year, when Wilson's candidacy for Democratic presidential nomination became increasingly promising.

About the Author:

Arthur S. Link is Edwards Professor of American History, Princeton University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Publication date: 1977
• ISBN 10: 0691046433
• ISBN 13: 9780691046433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 712
• Editor: Link Arthur S.