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By Woodrow Wilson
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A collection of extemporaneous political addresses argues that rapid industrial and corporate growth has produced a new social order that outdated political formulas cannot govern. It examines how large, impersonal combinations concentrate power and subordinate individual workers, and calls for revised laws on labor relations, tariffs, monopolies, and public utilities. The argument favors restoring competitive opportunity, regulating trusts, and substituting justice for mere benevolence while reorganizing government instruments to free the productive energies of citizens. Plain, platform-style rhetoric emphasizes political renewal, practical reforms, and the moral duty of public service to secure wider prosperity and civic vitality.

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Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) was an American statesman and academic who served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. A prominent figure in the Progressive Era, Wilson is known for his leadership during World War I and his advocacy for the League of Nations. His writings reflect his deep engagement with political theory and governance, as seen in works like "Congressional Government" and "The New Freedom," where he explores the dynamics of democracy and reform. Wilson's essays, such as "Mere Literature, and Other Essays," showcase his literary style and philosophical insights, contributing to the discourse on American identity and politics.

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