Between the Wars Season 1 Episode 1 Versailles: The First Peace 1978
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President Woodrow Wilson's idealistic hopes for world peace through collective security clash at Versailles with the harsh old-world real-politik of Europe, which wanted to punish Germany. The resultant punitive treaty, in effect, sows the seeds of World War II. Mini-biographies of Wilson and his mysterious behing-the-scenes advisor, Colonel Edward House, who compromised Wilson's ideals. The startling effects of Wilson's bout with influenza struck him down during a critical period of negotiations. Wilson was forced to compromise his ideals, but he returned home to fight for ratification of the League of Nations.
- Released: 1978-04-05
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: War & Politics, Documentary
- Stars: Eric Sevareid
- Director: Anthony Potter, Alan Landsburg, Scott Garen, Scott Garen, David J. Eagle
