When Presidents Lied or Misled U.S. to War-- Part 3: Woodrow Wilson and WW I

President Woodrow Wilson tried to inscribe democratic ideals on the world order during World War I.  But his disdain for Congress and failure to educate the public about his wartime agenda backfired.

He jailed his antiwar foes and faltered at persuading the American people to back his idea for a League of Nations.

--Cooter