Why President Wilson Saved Albania: USA-Albania Friendship

"The Peace Conference lasted for many months with no clear picture of what would happen to Albania. None of the European Powers had changed their views. European diplomats were sure of what was going to happen; the considered the dismemberment of Albania a done deal. They took it for granted that the United States had adopted the same position on this issue. When told that the Albanians were still hoping for American support, some cocksure diplomats replied, 'They are pursuing a dream The whole thing is a fait accompli.'" Excerpt from 'Why President Wilson Saved Albania'