A Signed Program From Woodrow Wilson’s Triumphal Europian Tour
Taken to Attend the Versailles Peace Talks.
When World War I ended in victory, Britain and France were totally exhausted, and many in those countries felt that the American involvement had made the difference. In December 1918, Wilson became the first President to travel to Europe while in office, sailing aboard the S.S. George Washington to attend the Versailles...
When World War I ended in victory, Britain and France were totally exhausted, and many in those countries felt that the American involvement had made the difference. In December 1918, Wilson became the first President to travel to Europe while in office, sailing aboard the S.S. George Washington to attend the Versailles peace talks. His 14 Points progam was very popular and the common people saw him as the saviour of Europe and the greatest hope for world peace. Even Wilson’s idea of a League of Nations, getting a mixed reception at home, seemed in Europe a way to make its terrible sacrifices meaningful by setting up a mechanism to prevent future wars. Wherever he went in Europe, huge crowds gathered to cheer him on. His popularity there was at a fever pitch.
The official 8 page program for his visit to Manchester, December 29-30, 1918, signed in pencil at top left. It includes the parade route, participants, order of cars, Wilson’s reception for American citizens, his presentation with the keys to the city, and other ceremonies. Obtained by us in England, this is our first Wilson signed program for any aspect of his 1918 triumphal Europian trip.
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