Too stricken in body and spirit to remain for
the inauguration of his successor, Woodrow Wilson
left the capitol and motored to his new residence
on March 4,1921.



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To his surprise, several hundred people were
waiting to watch him enter the house where he
would spend the last three years of his life.

(The black and white inset was on Armistice
Day, 1923)

Though the left side of his body was paralized
his invincible will brought about a partial
recovery and held death at bay
for more than four years.

When the end finally came on Feb.3, 1924,
it brought a widespread sense of personal loss. Whatever his place may be in the hall of fame
he indisputably exersized a deeper influence
over world affairs than had any other
American president.

He was buried, without pomp, at the
National Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
In Washington.



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Now lets go inside this home of the 28th
President. The house remains for us today
just as it was when he lived there, a place for
insightful reflection on his career as educator,
social reformer and world statesman.

Edith Wilson described this house as
"unpretentious, comfortable, dignified..suited
to the needs of a gentleman."

The house is a fine example of the Georgian
revival style, built in 1915 by architect
Waddy Wood.After purchasing the property in 1921,
Wilson and his wife Edith remodeled it to suit
their needs.The structure and its interior have
been carefully preserved to reflect the era
of their residence here.

The remarkable collection offers the visitor
unique insights into the personality of one of
America's greatest leaders. On display are objects
from the White House, family items, memorabilia
and elaborate gifts of state from around the world.

The Drawing Room.

in this room is a mosaic of St. Peter,
presented by Pope Benedict to Wilson during
their victory tour of Europe. A copy of
Edith Wilson's White House portrait
hangs above the mantle.

The Dining Room.

In the elegant dining room, the Wilsons hosted
family, friends and world leaders.

The food was prepared in a kitchen that
documents the changes in domestic design
during and after World War I.

On the third floor, the principal bedrooms
were on either side of an open loggia from which
Wilson could enjoy a view of the gardens.

Edith Wilson's Bedroom.

In these rooms today, personal and wardrobe
items offer visitors an intimate picture of the
lives of the former President and the wife
who so fiercely protected him.

Now the rear of the house....

And the lovely garden!

I know that everyone would like to see the
Wilsons limousine, a Rolls Royce Touring Car.

Here it is while Wilson was alive!

Well folks, this presentation was made by
a lady who happened to be born in the second year
of Wilson's first term! I remember cars like his!