On October 2, 1919 President Woodrow Wilson suffered a severe stroke that left him paralyzed on his left side. The stroke occurred after he finished a rigorous tour of the country, in which he traveled 8,000 miles in 22 days, promoting the Treaty of Versailles. Learn more at: http://to.pbs.org/2ycL3Eg | American Experience | PBS

On August 4, 1914, as Great Britain declared war on Germany, President Woodrow Wilson declared that the United States would remain neutral in the conflict. Filmmaker Stephen Ives discusses Woodrow Wilson's role during WWI. Explore more on the Great War at pbs.org/thegreatwar. | American Experience | PBS