Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born on December 28, 1856, in Staunton, Virginia, USA.
1856
1879
Graduation from Princeton University
Thomas Woodrow Wilson graduated from Princeton University (then the College of New Jersey) in 1879.
1886
Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University
Thomas Woodrow Wilson received his Ph.D. in Political Science and History from Johns Hopkins University.
1885
Marriage to Ellen Louise Axson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson married Ellen Louise Axson on June 24, 1885.
1902
President of Princeton University
Thomas Woodrow Wilson became the president of Princeton University in 1902, a position he held until 1910.
1910
Governor of New Jersey
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was elected Governor of New Jersey in 1910.
1913
28th President of the United States
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was inaugurated as the 28th President of the United States on March 4, 1913.
1914
World War I Begins
World War I began in 1914, and Thomas Woodrow Wilson initially maintained a policy of neutrality for the United States.
1917
U.S. Enters World War I
Under the leadership of Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917.
1918
Fourteen Points Speech
Thomas Woodrow Wilson delivered his famous Fourteen Points speech on January 8, 1918, outlining his vision for post-war peace.
1919
Treaty of Versailles
Thomas Woodrow Wilson played a key role in the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, which officially ended World War I.
1919
Nobel Peace Prize
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919 for his efforts in establishing the League of Nations.
1920
Stroke and Decline in Health
Thomas Woodrow Wilson suffered a severe stroke in October 1919, which significantly affected his health and presidency.
1921
End of Presidency
Thomas Woodrow Wilson's presidency ended on March 4, 1921, and he retired from public life.
1924
Death of Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson passed away on February 3, 1924, in Washington, D.C.
