I. Wil ‧ son, Harold /ˈwɪls ə n/ BrE AmE
(1916–95) a British politician in the Labour Party, who was Prime Minister from 1964 to 1970, and 1974 to 1976, when he gave up his position. He then became Lord Wilson. When he first became Prime Minister, he was seen as someone with modern ideas and an informal manner, who understood ordinary people, at a time when many politicians were very ↑ upper-class and formal. The ↑ Open University was established by Harold Wilson.
II. Wilson, Wood ‧ row /ˈwʊdrəʊ/ BrE AmE
(1856–1924) a US politician in the Democratic Party who was President of the US from 1913 to 1921. During his time as president, the US became involved in World War I, women were given the right to vote, and Prohibition started. He also helped to establish the League of Nations.