President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 U.S. presidential race is being compared to Woodrow Wilson's choice not to seek a third term in 1920. Wilson's decision came after suffering a stroke in 1919, and his wife, Edith, had significant control over access to him. Similarly, Biden's withdrawal comes less than a month before the 2024 Democratic Convention and follows a failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The 1920 presidential campaign had similarities to the current political climate, including the aftermath of World War I, a global pandemic, economic troubles, and divisive issues like immigration. The choices made by women and independent voters will likely be the deciding factor in the close 2024 race. [f03060c0] [e2852259]