President Woodrow Wilson made a declaration of war in April 1917. This declaration was reported worldwide under the pronouncement that it would make the world "safe for democracy", ultimately leading to the Fourteen Points, and the United States' vision for the post-war world. The Fourteen Points, and the promises within helped bring the Germans to "peace talks" post-war.
Manela - Ch. 6 Ch. 10 - The Wilsonian Moment:
This chapter discussed the impact of Woodrow Wilson, and perhaps his optimism of peace, had on Korea. The promise of peace spoken by Wilson led to the Korea Declaration of Independence, which included language to assert the equality and liberty within the world. This sparked many demonstrations against the Japanese rule . The
Manela - Ch. 6 Ch. 10 - The Wilsonian Moment:
This chapter discussed the impact of Woodrow Wilson, and perhaps his optimism of peace, had on Korea. The promise of peace spoken by Wilson led to the Korea Declaration of Independence, which included language to assert the equality and liberty within the world. This sparked many demonstrations against the Japanese rule . The