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Wilson's First Address to Congress Outlines 'New Freedom' Agenda

President Woodrow Wilson delivered his first major address to a joint session of Congress, setting forth the 'New Freedom' program calling for tariff reduction, banking reform, and stronger antitrust enforcement.

The speech established Wilson's legislative priorities and launched the progressive reform agenda that would produce major laws on tariffs, banking, and competition during his first term.

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