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Woodrow Wilson's platform- Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia. He was the son of a respected Presbyterian minister whose Calvinist values helped to shape him for his future plans as being president. In 1890 Wilson devoted his energies to the public. These were busy years for Woodrow Wilson because he had to do a lot of public lecturing. Woodrow Wilson does not have anything to do with topics today or in the future.

Roosevelt's platform- The Progressive Party of 1912 was an American political party organized by Theodore Roosevelt when he lost the 1912 election to William Taft. He felt that government should be the great judge of the conflicting economic forces in the nation, especially between capital and labor, guaranteeing justice to each and giving favors to no one. He also felt we were in the midst of a great economic evolution, issues must be faced so we can move forward. The old corrupt party machines must be fought against. The American people are to determine their own fundamental policies. He also felt the welfare of the farmer is a basic need of this nation. Many of the ideas from Theodore Roosevelt are thought of today.

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