An intellectual with unwavering moral principles, Wilson led America onto the world stage at a time when war and chaos threatened everything he cherished. It s said that Woodrow Wilson explored the transformation of a history professor into one of America's greatest presidents. While campaigning for his far-sighted League of Nations, he suffered a paralyzing stroke from which he never fully recovered. Wilson carried out his duties from bed with the help of his wife Edith who became the de facto chief executive.