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League of Nations Address at Pueblo

Woodrow Wilson · 25 September 1919

Wilson's speech in Pueblo, Colorado, defending the League of Nations near the end of his national speaking tour.

Wilson delivered this speech himself, days before the collapse that ended his effective presidency.

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This is the text of a speech given by Woodrow Wilson in Pueblo, Colorado, on September 25, 1919, during a national tour to win public support for the League of Nations.

Why it matters

The Pueblo speech marked the climax of Wilson's exhausting cross-country campaign to convince Americans to support the League. Days after delivering it, Wilson collapsed and later suffered a stroke that effectively ended his active presidency. The speech shows his deep personal commitment to the idea of international cooperation after the First World War, and the physical cost he paid for it.

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  • What words does Wilson use to connect the League to ordinary Americans rather than politicians?
  • Why might Wilson have felt it necessary to tour the country himself instead of relying on Congress?
  • What does the timing of this speech, so close to his collapse, tell you about the stakes he placed on this cause?

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