Thomas Woodrow Wilson was an American statesman and politician who served as the 28th President of the United States from 1913 to 1921. He was a leading figure in the Progressive Era and is known for his efforts to reform the federal government and promote social justice. Wilson also played a key role in shaping the post-World War I world through his leadership in the creation of the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at promoting peace and preventing future conflicts. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919 for his efforts to establish the League of Nations. Wilson's presidency was marked by his progressive domestic agenda and his efforts to shape international relations in the aftermath of World War I.