Thomas Woodrow Wilson Biography and Timeline

Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson

Birth of Thomas Woodrow Wilson

Education

Enters the University of Virginia Law School

Profession

Opens a legal practice

Congressional Government

Publication of "Congressional Government"

Marriage

Marries Ellen Axson

Education

Awarded Ph. D at John Hopkins university

Professor

Appointed Professor of Jurisprudence & Political Economy

A History of the American People

Publication of "A History of the American People"

Princeton

Appointed President of Princeton

Election

Elected Governor of New Jersey

President of United States of America

Nominated presidential candidate

Election

Roosevelt splits the Republicans by forming the Progressive Party. Elected President of the USA

Progressive Party

Roosevelt splits the Republicans by forming the Progressive Party

Inauguration

Inaugurated President of the USA, 28th

Role range: 1913-1921

Constitution of USA

Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years

Role range: 1913-1921

State of the Union Address

Resumes the "State of the Union Address" to Congress after a break of 112 years

Role range: 1913-1921

Constitution of USA

The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution allows for the popular election of senators

Role range: 1913-1921

Election

The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution allows for the popular election of senators

Role range: 1913-1921

Foreign Policy Statement at Washington

The USA declares a boycott against Mexico after the expulsion of Americans

Role range: 1913-1921

Legislation

The Underwood Tariff Act reduces duties where US goods control the market. The Underwood Tariff Act reduces duties on commodities

Role range: 1913-1921

Panama Canal

President Wilson opens the Panama Canal

Role range: 1913-1921

Diplomatic Ultimatum at Washington

Gives President Huerta of Mexico an ultimatum to resign

Role range: 1913-1921

Department of Labor

Founds the Dept of Labor

Role range: 1913-1921

President of USA

Appointed President of the USA, 28th President

Role range: 1913-1921

Capture of Vera Cruz

US forces bombard & seize the Mexican port of Vera Cruz

Independence of Panama

The USA will lend Colombia $25million for its recognition of Panamanian independence

Role range: 1913-1921

Independence of United States of America

The USA will lend Colombia $25million for its recognition of Panamanian independence

Role range: 1913-1921

Panama Canal

A Treaty is signed allowing Colombia certain privileges in Panama

Role range: 1913-1921

Recognition of Independence at Washington

The USA will lend Colombia $25million for its recognition of Panamanian independence

Role range: 1913-1921

Constitution of USA

The US House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give woment the vote

Role range: 1913-1921

Legislation

The US House of Representatives rejected a proposal to give woment the vote

Role range: 1913-1921

Sinking of SS Gulflight - Vessel Survives

Gulflight was torpedoed by U-30 on 1 May 1915 but did not sink; she was towed to safety and later returned to service.

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

Sinking of SS Gulflight

A US steamer is torpedoed off the Scilly Isles by a German submarine, 3 lives are lost

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

Sinking of RMS Lusitania - American Response

Wilson's administration sent Germany diplomatic notes after Lusitania's loss, challenging attacks on passenger and neutral shipping.

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

Sinking of RMS Lusitania

Germany sinks the Cunard liner Lusitania, 1152 lives are lost including 102 Americans

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

Peace

Offers the good offices of the US in the interests of peace

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

National Anthem

President Woodrow Wilson issues executive order making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the national anthem, Congress confirms it, 1931

Role range: 1913-1921

Star Spangled Banner

President Woodrow Wilson issues executive order making "The Star-Spangled Banner" the national anthem, Congress confirms it, 1931

Role range: 1913-1921

Peace Mediation at Washington

Offers to mediate war aims of the Allies & Central Powers, the Germans fail to answer

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921

Peace

Offers to mediate war aims of the Allies & Central Powers, the Germans fail to answer

Role range: 1914-1918 – 1913-1921