Americans reacted to President Wilson's stroke in 1919 with a mix of concern and uncertainty. Many were worried about the implications for his leadership, particularly as he was advocating for the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. Some citizens expressed sympathy and support for Wilson, while others were critical, questioning his ability to continue his presidential duties. The incident heightened political tensions and raised questions about the transfer of power and the role of the vice president during a crisis.
People did not react at all because they did not know about the stroke.
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Edith Wilson was the wife of President Woodrow Wilson. After he had a stroke, Edith was given the nickname "America's First Woman President."
Woodrow Wilson was disabled by a stroke while in office. Franklin Roosevelt died from something like a stroke while he was President.
President Wilson had a stroke. It was kept a secret.
President Wilson had a stroke. It was kept a secret.
Wichita
Wichita
He was home at the White House in Washington, DC. when the stroke hit him.
Edith Gault Wilson, was the wife of President Woodrow Wilson and did many tasks when he had a stroke. Nowadays if anything happens to the President, the Vice President immediately takes charge. That law did not exist when President Wilson had a stroke, so his wife took over. Edith Gualt Wilson could be called the USA's first Acting Woman President.
Stroke