Woodrow Wilson's Hope for International Peace “There must be, not a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but organized peace. (Cooper 366). These words of wisdom from the twenty-eighth President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, truly expressed his ultimate goal of world peace and international collaboration. This honorable American leader used his powerful influence as president to encourage global cooperative associations and negotiations to maintain peaceful relations on a global scale. Specifically, during Wilson's tenure, he was forced to make crucial decisions about the American position following the outbreak of World War I in Europe. World War I involving the Allies and the Central Powers forced Wilson to either remain neutral or take sides in the European violence. Throughout his presidency, facing every challenge he faced regarding World War I, Woodrow Wilson made decisions based on his primary ambition to achieve international peace through his Fourteen Points and his idea of ​​the Society of Nations. For starters, during the early years of the World War. I, Wilson, did my best not to interfere in European affairs and to maintain America's neutrality toward opposing countries at war (Clements 151). Wilson's desire was to protect his nation from the horrors, bloodshed, and turmoil of war. In an effort to establish peace between conflicting European countries, Wilson offered his assistance in settling issues with alliances of opposing powers, in order to negotiate an agreement that would end the violence (Cooper 363). Wilson, the peacemaker, did his best, but he failed to convince the nations to end their brutal hostility. As an act of neutrality, Wilson wanted America to continue trading in goods; food, cl...... middle of paper......own plan called the Fourteen Points. Wilson never abandoned his goal of creating the League of Nations to end future wars and maintain peace. Woodrow Wilson's determination and success as president have shaped our nation and its standing in international peace relations today. Works Cited Brunelli, Carol. Woodrow Wilson: Our twenty-eighth president. Chanhassen, MN: Child's World, 2002. Print.Clements, Kendrick A. Woodrow Wilson, World Statesman. Boston: Twayne, 1987. Print. Cooper, John Milton. Woodrow Wilson: a biography. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009. Print. Feinberg, Barbara Silberdick. Woodrow Wilson: 28th American president. New York: Children, 2004. Print.Green, Robert. Woodrow Wilson. Minneapolis, MN: Compass Point, 2003. Print. Marsico, Katie. Woodrow Wilson. Tarrytown, New York: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2011. Print. Presidents and their times.