When Utopia Looked Real
Creating a League of Nations looked like a fool's errand until the American president had his say.
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Creating a League of Nations looked like a fool's errand until the American president had his say.
“To-day, in the immense revolution which this war really is, the preeminent dignity of each nation must be recognized, the rights of all nations must be reaffirmed and consecrated.”