Woodrow Wilson, Progressivism and New Jersey

By flkelly

  • Born

    He was born in Stauton, Virginia

  • Childhood Event

    Confederate President,Jefferson Davis is brought to town in chains and President Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

  • Princeton University

    He is named President of Princeton University

  • NJ Governorship

    He becomes the New Jersey Governor

  • NJ Electoral Reform

    The Corrupt Practices Act becomes law and it brings electoral reform to NJ with Gov. Wilson at the helm.

  • Public Utility Regulation

    The Regulation of Public Utilities becomes a reality in NJ another achievement for Gov.Wilson.

  • U.S. Presidency

    He becomes the first Southerner elected to the presidency since 1848. No other NJ politician has been elected to the W.H. since then.

  • Death

    President Wilson died in Washington,DC.