The Woodrow Wilson House’s Gift of Gold and Velvet

Preservation, The National Trust for Historic Preservation's magazine, included a story in their Spring 2024 issue on the diplomatic gift from the Abyssinian Empire (modern-day Ethiopia) to Woodrow Wilson. This ceremonial hat or "fez" can be seen on display in the museum's exhibit Moving Toward Transparency: Woodrow Wilson's Legacy at

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Reconsidering Woodrow Wilson’s Legacy with David Frum

On April 10, 2024, the Woodrow Wilson House hosted noted author and The Atlantic staff writer, David Frum, for a discussion about Woodrow Wilson's legacy 100 years after his death. He discussed his perspective on both global affairs and the current narrative surrounding Woodrow Wilson  Watch the talk on C-SPAN

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