Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, was elected as a result of the 1912 election, in which there was a split between the Republican Taft and Progressive Roosevelt. In Wilson's Inaugural Address, Wilson discussed the morals of the American people and the necessity for change in society. He mentioned the success of the Industrial Revolution, but also addressed the issues the revolution caused. The corruption present throughout the country had to be fought, human rights had to be established, and government had to stop being used for private purposed. He stressed the need for reform, and promised reforms like laws concerning sanitation, food, and the conditions of labor. Wilson hoped to restore the nation, and even though he stated the nation was in need of improvement, his speech was one full of hope and positivity.
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