Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1966

Creator: Public Media Inc

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Uses archival films and still photographs in portraying the life of Woodrow Wilson as viewed by Herbert Hoover, with emphasis on the years 1917 to 1921. Portrays Wilson's interest in peace and in the ideals of democracy, his compassion for victims of famine and pestilence, and his passionate support of the League of Nations.Presents the latest findings and theories on the origns of man. Visits Harvard's Peabody Museum, showing its large collection of fossils.

Complete Record: Uses archival films and still photographs in portraying the life of Woodrow Wilson as viewed by Herbert Hoover, with emphasis on the years 1917 to 1921. Portrays Wilson's interest in peace and in the ideals of democracy, his compassion for victims of famine and pestilence, and his passionate support of the League of Nations. Presents the latest findings and theories on the origns of man. Visits Harvard's Peabody Museum, showing its large collection of fossils.