Death Summary: Wilson passed away as a result of a massive stroke, which stemmed from a long struggle with arteriosclerosis.

He died at the age of 67 at his home on S Street in Washington D.C. He was buried at Washington National Cathedral.

Who was Woodrow Wilson: Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States of America. He held office from 1913 - 1921 taking the place of William Howard Taft, and was succeeded by Warren G. Harding.

Wilson was a Democrat and had also been the Governor of New Jersey .

As president, he led a Democratic Congress to pass legislation responsible for the Federal Trade Commission, the Clayton Antitrust Act, the Underwood Tariff, the Federal Farm Loan Act, and the Federal Reserve System.

After trying to keep the U.S. neutral during World War I, he ultimately got the country involved, declaring war on the Central Powers.

For a much more elaborate bio on Wilson, check out his Wikipedia page.

Categories: Politics, US Presidents.