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Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn

We the People

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Woodrow Wilson and Women's Suffrage

This chapter explores Woodrow Wilson's complex and conflicting views on women's suffrage, rooted in his Southern upbringing and adherence to white male supremacy. It examines his reluctant endorsement of the 20th Amendment amid inherent contradictions in his beliefs about women's roles and racial biases. The discussion highlights the broader implications of Wilson's policies and the profound impact of his presidency on issues of race and gender equality.

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