Colonel Edward M. House

Colonel Edward M. House was a key advisor to President Woodrow Wilson during his administration from 1913 to 1921. A wealthy Texan with significant political connections, House played a crucial role in shaping Wilson's foreign policy and was instrumental in the creation of the Inquiry, a think tank that influenced the post-World War I landscape. His close relationship with Wilson allowed him to wield significant power, often referred to as Wilson's 'second personality.' However, his influence eventually led to resentment within the administration, and he fell out of favor by the end of Wilson's presidency.