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Despite being less well-known than other U.S. Presidents, Woodrow Wilson left a notable legacy in foreign affairs. His ideas and actions played a central role in the decisive moment at the end of World War I that set the stage for much of the rest of the century, from World War II to the Cold War. Additionally, he is the only major American political figure to have an approach to international affairs widely named for him in Wilsonianism. This course will overview the significance of Wilson’s foreign policy, while considering the historical debates over his presidency.