1913 State of the Union Address

Wilson was the first to deliver it as a speech, rather than a written message, since John Adams in 1800.

He stated, "The country, I am thankful to say, is at peace with all the world, and many happy manifestations multiply about us of a growing cordiality and sense of community of interest among the nations, foreshadowing an age of settled peace and good will.

[3] On foreign policy related to the Philippines the President said: “ At last, I hope and believe, we are beginning to gain the confidence of the Filipino peoples.

By their counsel and experience, rather than by our own, we shall learn how best to serve them and how soon it will be possible and wise to withdraw our supervision.

Let us once find the path and set out with firm and confident tread upon it and we shall not wander from it or linger upon it.”