It seems obvious to me why President Woodrow Wilson, and the time he served in office (1912-1920), fascinates historians. Wilson’s memory and legacy begs many to ask: Do we want to live in the image of America he created? For many historians, though, I think he invites special attention as the one and only Scholar President. Through his education and early career, he was one of us. He read profusely, taught undergraduates, and stood on the shoulders of giants as a researcher and writer. His liberal arts education, his devotion to American history, and his ingrained analytical habits, can make Read more