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"I am a most unhappy man. I have unwittingly ruined my country. A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit." - Woodrow Wilson. Wilson himself realized how awful the Federal Reserve Act was in his dying days, but this documentary praises it and glosses over how it was passed in the Senate two days before Christmas, with only a few Senators present.

The Epitome of the old "Dixiecrat".

He ,for me, was one of America's worst president list

Wilson's mother came from Carlisle, Cumberland, England and one of the 2 Wetherspoons pubs in the city is called the Woodrow Wilson

“The government, which was designed for the people, has got into the hands of the bosses and their employers, the special interest. An invisible empire has been set up above the forms of democracy.” Woodrow Wilson

The board of trustees at Princeton removed his name on campus in 2020. I wonder hoe many of todays politicians will meet the same!

He started the "administrative bureaucracy of experts" that has been the downfall of the nation. He should be reviled, and universally loathed.

this man's policies helped lead to WW2.

Woodrow Wilson's 14 points Clemenceau said the Good Lord himself only had 10 . .

He was One of the Worst Ever.

I absolutely agree with the comments. In 2024, with the hindsight that we have Woodrow Wilson would have been a bad president for today’s times. But he wasn’t President today, he was president well over 100 years ago. What he did was remarkable for his time. I know many of you have never studied it in school, but this is what history is about. Sure, in June 2024, he seems like a repulsive person. In today’s standards, he likely is. But by the standards of that day, and that time, he was a well respected diplomat, and World leader, who came up with the idea of a League Of Nations, 20+ years before the actual United Nations Unfortunately, or fortunately, we cannot change what has happened in the past. Woodrow Wilson and his times were what they were. We can learn from what happened in his times so that hopefully we don’t make the same mistakes again, but we can’t cancel the period in which he influenced the world. Again, that is wha history is all about. It’s not a pretty story in many cases, but it is what it is.

What a horrible human being.

“Since I entered politics, I have chiefly had men's views confided to me privately. Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the field of commerce and manufacture, are afraid of something. They know that there is a power somewhere so organized, so subtle, so watchful, so interlocked, so complete, so pervasive, that they better not speak above their breath when they speak in condemnation of it.” ― Woodrow Wilson (Perhaps he was ordered to do all those horrible things out of fear for himself / loved ones.)

Hitler would have admired woodrow wilson,he was truly obnoxious. Posted from 🇬🇧

Ah, the good 'ol Woody Wilson. As I begin watching this, the first thing I'm thinking about is how much of the *NOT* so good 'ol Woody Wilson will get talked about.

Well, it is fine that Wilson is called out for his obvious racism. But how about his disgraceful contribution (as a historian) to lending academic credibility to the 'lost cause' myth (that still plagues the controversies around the American Civil War)? And how about his responsibility for the 'red scare' of 1919 - leaving a toxic legacy of curtailing civil rights in the face of political hysteria? The latter is probably the most regrettable omission in this documentary.

Unfortunately Woodrow Wilson has been overshadowed by FDR but this doesn't detract from the proposition that he started the country on its path to the creation of the administrative state.

Grand Wizard

What a terrible president.

The crazy part about his decision is if the American people truly felt disgruntled about the federal policies about gov. oversight and central banking, then why do they continually support those policies today. This wasnt prez Wilsons decision but Americans alone. When will Americans begin to accountable for their own mistakes? And until we do we dont deserve the freedoms we've been so graciously given!

Damn the health deterioration in the lead up to his death made me think he was like 86 by the time he died 😂

You would think someone with his means would have visited a dentist. The man had rotten teeth which probably led to his poor health.

I better remember him as one of the suspects in Heisenberg case.

He was a giant of his time. Complete with prejudices of hos time. He could have done more for black Americans but thats his story.

Johns Hopkins. Not John

I adore your voice ❤️

This documentary thinks Wilson playing Birth of a Nation at the White House was worse than creating the Federal Reserve. I beg to differ.

Federal reserve smh

In 1919 Ho Chi Minh made a special appeal to Wilson so that the USA would help Vietnam achieve independence. Woodrow Wilson refused to take Ho Chi Minh seriously or even respond.

In spite of Wilson's glaring "Black" Stain on his Presidency, as far as world history goes, always considered the World Wars a making of European snobbery and hubris. Wilson had foresight and courage that almost bordered on naivete when he introduced his, 14 Points. After saving their bacon by winning the War, he was summarily pushed aside and crumpled under that malignancy which ruled Europe for centuries. Is my opinion payback finally arrived big time with Eisenhower crushing the "Powers" of Europe, England and France, when he squashed their (1956) Suez Crisis, giving them both a good swat on the nose before sending them scurrying in shame all the way home.

The man that signed sealed and delivered the federal reserve act and income tax. Failure in my book. Also his wife ran things when he had a stroke. Total disaster.

Thanks For this! Love your content guys!❤❤❤❤❤

Just a little clarification: Texas was not "conquered" by the US from Mexico. Texas fought a war of independence against Mexico in 1835 - 36 and became an independent nation from 1836 to 1845. Texas was then admitted to the US by treaty at the very end of 1845 and formally annexed into the US. The remaining states of the Southwest came into the US as a result of "conquest" but Texas did not.

I've stood beside Wilson's crypt in the National Cathedral in DC. He DID accomplish many 'progressive' reforms in the U.S. and tried to form a world alliance that MIGHT have gained world peace, and maybe prevented WW2 if his opponents had agreed to it. It's true he had the poor opinions on race that were very common in his day, but he TRIED to do what he could. He was a far cry better than many (most?) politicians today.

The 20 Dollar Bill should have been changed long ago.

Seeing a lot of ppl in the comments saying how bad he was as president. In short can anyone tell me why ? I’m British so I don’t have the same understanding as an American would

Big reason why Japan became a hostile country

I won't say anything for or against him (yes I actually do have a position, but it isn't necessary to speak it), I will just say that he would be perfectly happy with where the country has gone since his Presidency, and where it is right now. He was a man that can understand that you need a few bumps in the road if you want an excuse to tear it up, move it, and repave it......

Ruined this country with two amendments, 16th and 17th.

Good video! Terrible person!😢

Wilson was one of the worst Presidents we had the misfortune of electing.

Your passion for this topic shines through in your video. It's inspiring!

If anyone asked me about Wilson all I know is the League of Nations

America's economic weight was AS strong in 1918 AS that of all the Others combined. America Had the Power to decide what the Peace was to be Like. So America was responsible for what happened at Versailles.

You can tell this guy is British. At 6:03 he mentioned Hamilton but shows a painting of Thomas Jefferson with Hamiltons name under it.

He was just basically, a product of his time.

I have to say, you have the best biographies. If I want to know about someone, I go straight to your channel. Excellent production.

The mastermind behind the Great Depression because of the interest rates going poor in the Federal Reserve.

He is considered an absolute hero, a liberator, for the small nations of Europe. Streets and institutions are named after him, he is one of the few US presidents who is taught about in schools... For example, I just checked and he is the only American (both in North and South America) who has a street named after him in my hometown.

Maybe things would have been made WORSE if Wilson had no stroke and got everything he wanted after WW1, including American membership in the League of Nations.

Super videos. Really enjoying the US presidents ones and the James Connolly episode was very informative. I'd love to see a Michael Collins episode. Ireland's greatest man. 😊

If Wilson had resisted the temptation to become involved in the war, the brutal outcome of the conflict may well have led to a more lasting peace. His ego couldn't resist the limelight of the postwar talks.

Typical democrat

He was a great supremacist.

I really appreciate this video. He was a brillant individual, had many good policies which are intact today. He has my respect for thinking of the workers and poor. 1:16:22

WILSON!

He’s like Obama but white.

Shout out to my dude, Eugene V. Debbs!! Terre Haute remembers!!

One of americas worst presidents

Booker T!!!!! Finally

❤Great documentary! Thanks for posting!❤

He’s the reason for income tax. Automatic L

A monster

I'm an FDR Democrat but Wilson had his head screwed on backwards. TR, Taft or Charles Evans Hughes would have been better choices as US President, Hughes in particular. Throwing a hand grenade into the map of Europe in 1918 with the phrase of "self determination" merely established a whole lot of countries that weren't nations and fell apart once Adolf came around. The old monarchies weren't that terrible when one saw what replaced them. Woodrow's arteriosclerosis hit his brain first.

When a nation speaks against its greatest men and ideals,under false slogans ,it is doomed!

Why did they change the name of this episode It was divisive democrat

Wilson was an accidential President, who wouldnt have been elected by todays standards. 1) It would be more unlikely that The New Jersey party bosses would choose Wilson as their nominee, in 2024. They could see footage of Wilson on the internet. 2) Even if he won the Governorship, it would be unlikely that he'd get the nomination. Presidential Primaries would have a greater impact. Would Wilson's speaking skills come off as too condescending? Would Wilson's views on race be a hindrance to his nomination? 3) Could Wilson even get the nomination? The Democrats of 1912, had the infamous "two-thirds " rule, which is required for nominees. The Democrats of 2024, only required a simple majority of delegates. Speaker of the House Champ Clark had a simple majority of delegates in 1912. But, in an alternate 2024, that simple majority would get him the nomination. (An alternate 2024 would also give Clark, a strong support from Superdelegates. ) 4) Even if Wilson won the nomination, The Republicans would have had a more unified front. 2024 standards would have kept TR from being a candidate, because of the 22nd Amendment. (The 22nd Amendment came into effect in 1951.) TR would have likely supported Taft. But if the 22nd Amendment was not a factor, TR would have won the Republican Nomination, because of his victories in the primaries. Taft would have endorsed him. A unified Republican ticket would have the nominee with about 57 percent of the popular vote. The GOP nominee would have also won a majority of the Electoral College. (The only reason Wilson won the bulk of his Electoral Votes, in real timeline, outside the South, was because of the TR-Taft split in the popular votes.)

I mean, “Illiberal Reformers: Race, Eugenics, and American Economics in the Progressive Era” by Thomas C. Leonard really illustrates that the whole racism thing was hardly exclusive to this particular progressive and even rather common.

*burning hateful eyes* "WILSOOOOOOON!!!!"

Woodrow Wilson AKA Bernard Baruch's emissary.

Democrat

In my estimation, the worst President to ever hold the office

It's crazy when you notice the birth to death years of everyone mentioned in this documentary: almost no one lived to see 60 years. Almost all died in their 50s, what is now considered later middle aged. And this is less than 100 years ago. Will we see an average adult live to 120 or longer in the next century?

‘It’s importance (of the FED) has been firmly demonstrated in recent times, in its role combating inflation in the 2020’s’ 🤣 ROFL LMAO 😂

Woodrow Wilson was a great president 👍

Hank and walter white debunking WW, says 'woodrow Wilson'

ويلسن رئيس أمريكي رائع صاحب النقاط ال 14 المثاليه التي لو عمل بها العالم لعاش في سعاده

Good timing on this Bio!

Presented well

By my time for my old parish the next year to be there

Who the hell names their child Woodrow 😅 says all you need to know

Worst president ? Has no one heard of Warren Harding, Richard Nixon or James Buchanan?

Thou shalt honor god and love others…self fails every time

Please do Baruch Spinoza

The damn income tax, come on man

When are Democrats NOT divisive.

100,000-dollar bill man

Do you think this guy was worse than Joe Biden?

JOHNS Hopkins, ffs.

Democrats trying to distance themselves from their history - weird

Probably the second smartest president after John Quincy Adams

Just another stock standard democrat. He just was willing to say what he really thought about people out loud.

Lucrative cotton trade?! That’s what we calling it 😂

I have a biography of Wilson it's by HW Brands

Typical Democrat.😢

Always enjoy studying this man.

The only thing I know about Woodrow Wilson is that Americans refuse to talk about him and you're not allowed to ask & probably more importantly, that Bart Simpson invented an alias using his photo and name 'Woodrow' responding to a personals ad placed by his teacher Edna Krabappel. Eager to listen hoping we'll hit these important points.

What a GREAT PRESIDENT. We, the Armenian people, will remember him FOREVER, FOREVER.

What a great president!