“For reasons ranging from grief and mourning to awe and admiration — and including some celebrity exploitation and publicity grabbing — the world was suddenly full of Wilson proclamations, events, tributes and dedications. Just before he died, a Broadway theater was renamed to honor him. There is a move afoot to rename a Seattle street to commemorate him. Inevitably, there has been speculation about Wilson’s place in history. Will he become a permanent icon, like Eugene O’Neil?”