Rumors suggest that unfulfilled wishes are the reason why the 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, has not “left home” after passing away.
The Georgian Revival house located in the Embassy Row area of Washington, D.C., is where the late President Wilson lived after completing his second term in 1921. Wilson had hoped that his time in the Georgian Revival would aid in his recovery from a stroke, which had left him walking with difficulty in his later years.
28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson. (Photo: Library of Congress).
The late President had intended to establish a law firm and continue his academic research. However, these aspirations were never realized. Illness ultimately led to his death in the bedroom in 1924.
From this point, many rumors about the Georgian Revival being the most haunted house in Washington, D.C. began to emerge. According to Listverse, many have reported that the desperate ghost of Wilson still wanders the house. The sound of a cane can be heard as he climbs the stairs, and sobbing can be heard in the bedroom.
There are reports of a ghostly figure appearing at night, dressed in a shirt, tie, and coat, sitting at the late President’s desk. This figure’s lower body is obscured by a robe or blanket, while its face is noticeably distorted from the stroke, with a sorrowful gaze staring into the distance.
An employee of the U.S. National Historic Preservation Committee, responsible for maintaining the Georgian Revival house, had to quit in 1969 due to the stress. This individual reported seeing the Steinway piano in Wilson’s living room suddenly play music, even when no one was present.
The strange sounds without explanation have made the Georgian Revival a popular destination for tourists exploring the site.
Interesting Facts About President Wilson
Wilson is the most academically qualified president in U.S. history, holding a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He served as the president of Princeton University, one of America’s most prestigious universities, from 1902 to 1910.
Surprisingly, Wilson struggled with dyslexia as a child and learned to write only after the age of 10. He was home-schooled under the strict supervision of his father.
Wilson was known for his love of golf. (Photo: Life).
During his two presidential terms from 1913 to 1921, Wilson passed the most legislation for the United States.
He was also the president who played golf the most, with approximately 1,200 to 1,600 rounds during his two terms. Despite playing frequently, his skills were not exceptional. His golf career was also cut short due to the effects of multiple strokes.
Wilson suffered two strokes before taking office as President of the United States. The stroke in October 1919 significantly impacted his ability to work during the final years of his second presidential term.
