Woodrow Wilson's Hope for International Peace“There must not be a balance of power, but a community of power; not organized rivalries, but an organized peace”. (Cooper 366). These words of wisdom from the twenty-eighth President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, truly express his ultimate goal: world peace and international cooperation. This honorable American leader has used his powerful influence as president to encourage cooperative world associations and negotiations in order to maintain peaceful relations globally. Specifically, during Wilson's time in office, he was forced to make crucial decisions about America's position following the outbreak of World War I in Europe. World War I involving the Allies and Central Powers forced Wilson to remain neutral or take sides in European violence. During his presidency, with 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 the idea of ​​the League of Nations. To begin with, during the early years of the World War I, Wilson, did my best not to interfere in European affairs and to keep America neutral to opposing countries at war (Clements 151). Wilson's desire was to keep his nation safe from the horror, bloodshed, and troubles of war. In an effort to establish peace between the warring European countries, Wilson offered help in resolving issues with opposing power alliances, to negotiate a settlement that would end the violence (Cooper 363). Wilson, the peacemaker, did his best, but failed to convince the nations to end their brutal hostility. As an act of neutrality, Wilson wanted America to continue trading goods; food, cl...... middle of the paper ......right plan called the Fourteen Points. Wilson never gave up on 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 28th 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: America's 28th president. New York: Children's, 2004. Print.Green, Robert. Woodrow Wilson. Minneapolis, MN: Compass Point, 2003. Print.Marsico, Katie. Woodrow Wilson. Tarrytown, NY: Benchmark Marshall Cavendish, 2011. Print. Presidents and their times.