Wilson vs. RooseveltWilson, the 28th president of the United States, believed that isolationism and maintaining world peace were essential after World War I because they provided a future full of economic development and sustainability. This was evident with immigration reforms and the establishment of tariffs on imported goods. On the other hand, Franklin Roosevelt, the second Democratic candidate to take office after Wilson, had a different vision of foreign policy and despised some of the trends of “Wilsonianism” developed by the late president as he believed they were harmful to the impending future of the Americans. Some might say Wilson's legacy has been more damaging than prolific, providing confirmation that a president's decision and plan can hinder the perspective Americans collectively generate in critical times. Before the war, Wilson made it clear that he wanted the United States to remain impartial during the Great War. , which Roosevelt could not do in the prelude to World War II. Likewise, Roosevelt made sure to negotiate with European nations before assisting them in wartime efforts as he was aware of what had happened in Wilson's previous years. Wilson decided to negotiate after the fact, which gave him little leeway in determining possible terms and conditions. “He was initially against US involvement in world affairs, preparation, American entry into the Great War and participation in the international league. He later supported all these things” (Fromkin, 1994). Wilson also made World War I a bias only by selecting Democratic candidates to handle military operations and policy positions. This would be a devastating blow to Wilson and a learning point that Roosevelt would use to his advantage. In reference to foreign affairs,... half of the document... ied. Wilson's approach to these policies was more about hypocrisy and less about principle. Roosevelt was less reserved, but had more fires to put out due to the Great Depression. Overall, they were both influential presidents who left their mark on history and will be remembered for years to come. Works Cited Chaffin, Greg. “UN Origins Project Series, Part 6: The Things We Fight For.” Foreign PolicyIn Focus (13 October 2011): 4. Political Science Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed 15 February 2014). Fromkin, David. “What is Wilsonianism?” Journal of World Politics 11, no. 1 (Spring 94 1994):100. MasterFILE Premier, EBSCOhost (accessed February 15, 2014).Harvey, Philip. “Learning from the New Deal.” Review of Black Political Economy 39, no. 1(March 2012): 87-105. Business Source Complete, EBSCOhost (accessed February 16, 2014). P 90