Question

"We must be impartial in thought, as well as action, must put a curb upon our sentiments, as well as upon every transaction that might be construed as a preference of one party to the struggle before another."

- from his "Message to Congress," Woodrow Wilson, 1914

Which previously long-standing United States policy did Wilson’s statement reflect?

Answer 1

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Wilson's statement reflects the long-standing policy of neutrality and non-intervention in foreign conflicts, which had been a key principle of US foreign policy since the Founding Fathers. This policy was especially emphasized in the early 20th century, as the US sought to avoid being drawn into the conflict of World War I.