Woodrow Wilson

Low Education level

Jan 1, 1866

Woodrow Wilson was behind on education do to the civil war. He was born dyslexic. He did not learn to read till the age 10.

Wilson family moves

Dec 9, 1870

Woodrow wilsons family moves to Columbia, South Carolina.They move because his father got a job as a professor in Columbia Theological Seminary. He is upset that he had to move.

Going to Princeton!

Dec 9, 1879

Wilson taught himself his own way of learning. Then he went to Princeton University. Wilson majored in Philosophy and History.

Marriage

Dec 9, 1885

Woodrow wilson got married to Ellen Louise Axson. They met while Wilson was visiting family in Savannah, Georgia. They met in her father’s church.

Wilson's first daughter born

Dec 9, 1886

Wilson’s first daughter was born on April 16, 1886. Her name was Margaret Woodrow Wilson. She was born in Gainesville, Georgia.

Teaching career

Dec 9, 1887

Even though he was he was in law school at Princeton he still taught. He taught at many schools. Cornell University, Bryn Mawr, are a couple examples.

Child death

Dec 9, 1905

While Wilson was at Princeton Ellen was raising three children, One of them had died.

New Jersey Governor

Dec 9, 1911

Wilson ran for governor in New Jersey and won by a lot. Wilson won by about 50,000 votes. People believe he won by the shifting political stand in the US.

Wilson Election

Dec 9, 1912

Wilson always had expectations to be big in life so he ran for president. He was so popular and respected he won the election. The election was a 4-way contest between, Woodrow Wilson, William H. Taft, Eugene V. Debs, and Theodore Roosevelt.

1st term President

Dec 9, 1913

Wilson’s first term of presidency went very well. He worked very hard during his first term. World War 1 across the Atlantic Ocean occurred during his term. his wife died in the White House.

Federal Reserve Act

Dec 9, 1913

The U.S. legislature created the federal reserve system. It was designed to safeguard the U.S. economy. The federal reserve act is a very influential law on the US financial system

Second marriage

Dec 9, 1915

Wilson got married for the second time. He married on December 18, 1915. He married Edith Bolling Galt. Edith was 43 while Wilson was 59. Unlike his first wife, Edith was wealthy and owned a jewelry store.

US entry in war

Dec 9, 1917

The United States wanted to stay out of war. But Wilson thought if they did not fight then it could be the end of their lives. On April 2, 1917 The United States enters World War I by declaring war on germany.

women rights

Dec 9, 1918

With all the men in the war they needed to fill the working places to make stuff. So women filled the spots and started working. This lead to higher women suffrage and rights.

Leauge of Nations

Dec 9, 1919

War was brought to an end in 1919. Wilson went to Europe to sign the Treaty Of Versailles. it was made of the Big Four powers. Great Britain, France, Italy, and the United States.

Wilson's Death

Dec 9, 1924

At the end of Woodrow Wilson’s presidency his health got worse and worse. Wilson was having many strokes during this time. Wilson had passed away from having a stroke three years after he left office. February 3, 1924 is when he died.