Signed Copy of Statement by Woodrow Wilson

Title

Signed Copy of Statement by Woodrow Wilson

Creator

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Identifier

T100598

Date

1917 April 2

Description

Torn piece of paper that was apparently glued to something as a label. Found with portrait WWPL2841. Quote from the 1917 April 2 war message to Congress.

Source

Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Foundation

Subject

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Relation

WWPL2841

Language

English

Text

The day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace that she has treasured. God helping her, she can do no other.

Woodrow Wilson

Original Format

Statement

Files

T100598.PDF

Citation

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, “Signed Copy of Statement by Woodrow Wilson,” 1917 April 2, T100598, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Manuscript Collection, Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum, Staunton, Virginia.