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The original catalyst that propelled America into World War I was not solely military in nature. By analyzing history, one can see that signing the Federal Reserve Act in 1913, an action that Wilson later expressed regret over, was a pivotal moment. Critics like Congressman Charles Lindbergh, Sr. foresaw that establishing a central bank would create the largest money trust in history, centralizing financial power most ominously in the hands of a few elite bankers.