Following America's entry into World War I, in 1917, President Wilson sought to define the country's war aims and develop a plan for peace that would prevent future conflicts. His idealistic vision was outlined in a speech called the Fourteen Points, which he delivered before Congress in January 1918. It was a bold statement of American optimism that reverberates to this day.

Originally released by Media Rich Learning, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 28, 2018.

The Fourteen Points (4:13); .