5 Facts About Woodrow Wilson
Wilson was a champion of progressivism, which means he believed in using the government to create positive change in society. He implemented policies like the income tax and regulating big businesses - pretty radical stuff for his time. He even got the Federal Reserve System up and running, which is still a big deal today.
But Wilson wasn't just about politics and policy - he was also a bit of a softie. He loved his wife, Ellen, and was totally devastated when she passed away in 1914. In fact, he was so grief-stricken that he started dating again just a few months later - talk about a quick rebound!