Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Affairs

Woodrow Wilson and Foreign Affairs

• Campaign and Promises (1912)

  • Wilson advocated for a New Freedom in government.
  • Emphasized a moral approach to foreign affairs.
  • Criticized imperialism and the policies of previous Republican administrations.

• Moral Diplomacy

  • Aimed to uphold a high moral standard in foreign relations.
  • Supported the spread of democracy and respected international rights.
  • Worked under Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan.

• Presidency (1913-1917)

  • Limited success in implementing moral diplomacy.
  • Sought to rectify past imperialistic policies.