Woodrow Wilson's Declaration of war is similar to FDR's declaration of war because both were declaring to enter into major world wars and both were more or less started because of attacks on US citizens.
FDR's Declaration of War Summary: The beginning of FDR's declaration of war opens by discussing the events that took place on December 7, 1941. He talks about the Japan plan to attack Pearl Harbor despite trying to deceive the American government into thinking peacefully. The surprise attack killed thousands of Americans and destroyed military equipment. Japan also launched attacks on numerous other places, including Guam and the Philippine Islands. President Roosevelt went on to say that the American people have formed their opinions and are ready to take the necessary measures to defend the safety of the country. The people, territories, and interests of the United States are in danger. FDR asks Congress to declare war on Japan with confidence that the United States will be victorious.
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