The Papers of Woodrow Wilson, Volume 66: August 2-December 23, 1920

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The opening of this volume finds Wilson with neither the physical strength nor any strong desire to become heavily involved in the coming presidential contest between Cox and Harding. Nevertheless, he cannot remain silent on the single great issue of the campaign - American membership in the League of Nations. Meanwhile, Wilson gratefully accepts the decision of his advisers on domestic affairs, and generally follows the lead of Bainbridge Colby and Norman Davis on foreign policy, allowing them to draft the necessary correspondence with other governments. However, he maintains daily oversight over the State Department, and makes fundamental policy about the US relationship to the new Soviet regime, Japanese control over the island of Yap, and various issues in Latin American affairs. As the volume ends, Wilson is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1919.

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"An essential purchase for college libraries."--Library Journal "... an unprecedented illumination of Wilson's activities and ideas..."--The Journal of American History "... Arthur Link and his associates ... set a high standard indeed both for productivity and editorial excellence."--North Carolina Historical Review "Every college library should plan to acquire the entire series."--Choice