The period spanned by this volume was in many ways one of the
most crucial of Wilson's career. After the New Jersey legislature
adjourned in late April, Wilson set out upon a speaking tour that
carried him through the Middle West, up the West Coast, back into
the Middle West, and then into the South. This tour was the trial
run of the preconvention campaign, and strongly favorable public
reaction encouraged Wilson to think seriously about seeking the
democratic nomination.
Wilson's speeches on this first great nation tour are printed in
full or are represented by extensive news reports. They show the
rapid development of Wilson's political thought and his emergence
as a great progressive leader of his day.
Returning to New Jersey in early June of 1911, Wilson addressed
himself to important local problems in speeches, a number of which
are included here. This volume also provides major speeches given
during the last half of the year, when Wilson's candidacy for the
Democratic presidential nomination became increasingly promising.
The incoming letters amply illustrate public recognition of the new
leader, and Wilson's personal letters describe his family life and
his reactions to political events and personalities.
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