Context: Woodrow Wilson didn't have to face the consequences of the Spanish-American War, the illegal Hawaiian annexation, or the Phillipines-American War.

World War 1 was a conflict that left American interests mostly untouched.

May I recommend Howard Zinn's work for further insight: https://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow/ between the crosses, row on row.” #poppy #inktober52poppy #inktober52 #inktoberallyearlong #inktober #flowers #remembranceday #poppies #worldwar1history #flandersfields #johnmccrae #soldier #gasmask #inkdrawing #sketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZvnhxBpsc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Customer of the day right here! Glad to see my Otter went to a good home. #vonmackensen #ww1badguy #ottersofinstagram #seaotters #otterstagram #riverotters #instaotters #alternativehistory #worldwar1history #howardalanevents #howardalanartfestivals #arlingtonvaart #Antiquepetphotos #jbirdistheword (at Arlington, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/jbirdcremeans/p/BwPZaPAA1zS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cq49dg1ifsrl

World war 1 war and Victory Medals Mounted ready to wear. #rslife #rslegacy #defence #medal #worldwar1 #worldwar1history #worldwar1memorial #worldwarone #britain (at Medals R Us)

Original WW1 German M16 Relic Helmet. This helmet was discovered in the battlefield of the Somme in France by a relic hunter with a metal detector who then sold on to us. ⁣

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WWI Trench Rats: How Did Soldiers Get Rid Of Fearless Trench Rats

Smart and Clear Analysis #unification #worldwar #worldwar2 #911 #2611 #worldwar1history #negiup #mindmap #upsc #negiupseries #series #negiupseries2 (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5UxXMPl98f/?igshid=8cn7cvtqckph

Good morning. Rachieclairebells will have an array for ephemera coming into the store shortly. However, one postcard is staying with me until I can find the rightful heir. How ironic that I found this in a pile of old postcards yesterday, the 101st Armistice Day 💔💔💔 An internet search yielded this entry. I am very deeply sad and humbled by this reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom. Everyone should be made fully aware there is no glory in war. And absolutely *everyone* should remember the men, women, children and animals who died in order for us to live. Please share and help me find the descendants of either Flora or Tom #lestweforget #rachieclairebells #poppyday #royalbritishlegion #morleymarket #worldwar1 #worldwar1history (at Rachieclairebells) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4whgzIlW_F/?igshid=xv785uikh0pm

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When U.S. President Woodrow Wilson lectured Europe about weapons manufacturing...

Think about that for as long as you need.

In addition: here's the Fourteen Points speech Wilson gave.

I have driven by the #worcesterauditorium thousands of times but have never been inside. Today, thanks to a friend, I was able to get inside and look around. It’s a shame that a beautiful building such as this is being neglected. Not only is it a grand hall but a #monument to those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving this country during #worldwar1 This is one corner of the upstairs lobby. Incredibly detailed artwork and architecture can be found throughout. I hope I can bring some attention to this #worcesterma jewel. It would be nice to see some shows here again. Have you ever seen a concert here? Let me know. #worldwar1history #architecture https://www.instagram.com/p/BuerlpLBKEA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r8a2qfcvk3l4

Today we remembered them all #Worldwar #worldwar #worldwarii #worldwartwo #worldwar1 #worldwarone #worldwars #WorldWarI #worldwar2history #worldwar2memorial #worldwar1history #worldwar2photos #worldwarhistory #worldwariimemorial #worldwartwomilitary #worldwarmemorial https://www.instagram.com/p/BqCMgoVHBVl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1u53worcm39pp

eventually visited the national war arboretum. such a humbling experience. found a plaque for grandpa too. 🏵️🎖️#arboretum #nationalarboretum #warmemorial #war #soldier #statues #photography #sculptures #ww1 #ww2 #worldwar1 #worldwar2 #worldwar1history #worldwar1memorial #worldwar2memorial #worldwar2history (at National Memorial Arboretum)

Visited the beautiful Mount Macedon 🗻 . . . #memorialcross #mountmacedon #warmemorial #worldwar1history #Melbourne #explorevictoria #bluesky #sunnyday #clouds #enjoynature #explorehistory (at Mount Macedon, Victoria)

100 years ago today... #urbexgta #vimmyridge #vimmyridge100years #ww1 #worldwar1 #worldwar1history #canada #canadianforces (at Vimy Ridge)

This is one of the coolest history books I ever read. The history of aviation, code breaking, and more. #secretwarriors #worldwar1history #bibliophilelifestyle #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookstagrammersunite #book #booklover #booklovers #amreading #currentlyreading #shelflife #allreadingisgoodreading #reading #history #bookish #bookishnerd