Woodrow Wilson established himself as one of the most influential and effective Presidents of his time -- becoming one of the most celebrated American figures by the time of his death and quickly attaining a top 5 pedigree on many historians' presidential rankings.
Like Thomas Jefferson, though, Wilson is facing a similar backlash to his legacy, as Princeton University (the school where Wilson was once President) removed his name from their colleges and campus building names, with their board of trustees stating "racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school or college whose scholars, students and alumni must stand firmly against racism in all its forms."
In today's episode, Jusef and I discuss the tension in Wilson's legacy and the disappointing moral record that he maintains, while also examining what policies made Wilson so popular for nearly a century. Episode is out now!
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