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First president to service in a Global Conflict: Wilson or Madison?

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As it stands right now, Woodrow Wilson has "First president to serve as president during a global conflict." for the fact he served in office during World War One.

I disagree with this statement. James Madison served as President during the War of 1812 and while US historians consider it a standalone war in its own right, both French and British historians agree that 1812 was a minor theater in the Napoleonic Wars. The Napoleonic Wars, much like the Seven Years War, are considered to be global conflicts.

I think "global conflict" should fall under Madison whilst "World War" should be under Wilson. I'm open to finding a consensus on this and would like to hear your thoughts. PaulRKil (talk) 12:48, 3 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

I don't think it should be in either of those because what constitutes a "global conflict" is waaaaay too ambiguous. The American Revolution was an arm of the various European wars and George Washington fought in it. Why isn't it HIM? _pbp 14:54, 3 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

The suggested edit is the first to serve as President during a global conflict, not the first to serve in combat during a global conflict. So Washington wouldn't be listed as the Revolutionary War was long over by the time he became President. 2601:249:9301:D570:2D53:271F:5E68:AC23 (talk) 00:07, 24 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

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