In the early stages of world war1 Woodrow Wilson promised that America would?

In the early stages of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson promised that America would remain neutral and avoid involvement in the conflict. He believed that the U.S. could act as a mediator and promote peace through diplomacy. However, as the war progressed and circumstances changed, including unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram, Wilson eventually shifted his stance and sought to lead the nation into war in 1917.