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November 17, 1911
Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Report on growing support for Woodrow Wilson's 1912 presidential bid, with college students forming leagues at universities like South Carolina, Virginia, Princeton, and Columbia, where the slogan 'We Want Wilson' emerges.
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"WE WANT WILSON."
When Woodrow Wilson was nominated for governor the slogan of a well known advertisement, "Wilson --that's all," was heard on all sides by those who favored his candidacy. It certainly did seem to be all there was to the election last year. But it was realized that the governor was worthy of something better than such a phrase copied from an advertisement, the very suggestion of which was anything but edifying. As the governor's boom for the presidential nomination grew, therefore, something that would catch the people was bound to develop. What could be more fitting than to have the college boys find the right words. For the information of those who may not be aware of the fact, the organization of Woodrow- Wilson Leagues of College Men is now going on in, the leading universities of the country. The University of South Carolina was the first to organize. The 'University of Virginia was not far behind. Some 200 Princeton students met Wednesday night, and got in line for the former president of that university. But it was at the meeting of Columbia men in New York where the slogan was brought forward that is bound to sweep the country. "We Want Wilson." is what the Columbia men say. That is what the people all over the nation are saying and that is what they will insist upon having in 1912.
When Woodrow Wilson was nominated for governor the slogan of a well known advertisement, "Wilson --that's all," was heard on all sides by those who favored his candidacy. It certainly did seem to be all there was to the election last year. But it was realized that the governor was worthy of something better than such a phrase copied from an advertisement, the very suggestion of which was anything but edifying. As the governor's boom for the presidential nomination grew, therefore, something that would catch the people was bound to develop. What could be more fitting than to have the college boys find the right words. For the information of those who may not be aware of the fact, the organization of Woodrow- Wilson Leagues of College Men is now going on in, the leading universities of the country. The University of South Carolina was the first to organize. The 'University of Virginia was not far behind. Some 200 Princeton students met Wednesday night, and got in line for the former president of that university. But it was at the meeting of Columbia men in New York where the slogan was brought forward that is bound to sweep the country. "We Want Wilson." is what the Columbia men say. That is what the people all over the nation are saying and that is what they will insist upon having in 1912.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Woodrow Wilson
Presidential Nomination
College Leagues
We Want Wilson
1912 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Woodrow Wilson
Where did it happen?
Leading Universities Of The Country, Including University Of South Carolina, University Of Virginia, Princeton, Columbia In New York
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Key Persons
Woodrow Wilson
Location
Leading Universities Of The Country, Including University Of South Carolina, University Of Virginia, Princeton, Columbia In New York
Event Date
1912
Story Details
College students across U.S. universities form Woodrow Wilson Leagues to support his presidential nomination; Columbia University students coin the slogan 'We Want Wilson,' expected to sweep the nation in 1912.