5/29/2023 0 Comments Edward mandell house jewish![]() House functioned as Wilson's chief negotiator in Europe during the negotiations for peace (1917–1919) and as chief deputy for Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference.In the, House declined any public role but was Wilson's top campaign advisor: 'he planned its structure set its tone guided its finance chose speakers, tactics, and strategy and, not least, handled the campaign's greatest asset and greatest potential liability: its brilliant but temperamental candidate.' After Wilson's first wife died in 1914, the President was even closer to House. He became an intimate of Wilson and helped set up his administration.House was offered the cabinet position of his choice (except for, which was already pledged to ) but declined, choosing instead 'to serve wherever and whenever possible.' House was even provided living quarters within the White House.He continued as an advisor to Wilson particularly in the area of foreign affairs.
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