Washington Naval Treaty

for every successful disarmament treaty, there were many failed ones. ‘International Harmony’ is defined as a state in which countries have reached mutual

Although The Washington Naval Conference was known as many things (International Conference on Naval Limitation, Washington Conference on Questions, and Washington Naval Disarmament Conference) It met for one reason; to “ Limit the naval arms race and work out security agreements in the Pacific area.” (Britannica) This conference was called to order on November 12, 1921 by the President at the time, Warren G. Harding. The conference, held in Washington D.C. lasted 3 months (November 12th to February

Martin George Washington: Gone But Not Forgotten Throughout the history of the United States of America, there have been many influential people that have paved the to modern America. One of the great pioneers of the U.S.A was George Washington. George Washington was the President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He was also a leader in the in the American Revolution and was the x factor in great victories in American history. On December 14, 1799, George Washington passed away but has

Affleck, Josh Harnett, Kate Beckinsale Pearl Harbor was a tragic event that occurred just before 8 A.M. on December 7th, 1941, when hundreds of Japanese fighter planes attacked the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. At 9:45 A.M., the attack ended and the Japanese destroyed twenty American naval vessels, including eight battle ships and almost two hundred airplanes (History.com Staff). On December 8th, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his famous “Infamy Speech” and asked

The Treaty of Alliance The America that we know today may have not been what it is without the aid of other countries. During the American Revolutionary War America was outnumbered, out gunned, and did not have much funds for the Revolutionary War. The fight was with Great Britain from 1775-1783. The tide of war changed in favor of the United States (Thirteen Colonies) when the United States and France signed a treaty, led by Benjamin Franklin, known as The Treaty of Alliance on February 6, 1778

defense of General Cornwallis stormed his headquarters and forced him to surrender. Two years later I 1783 the treaty of Paris was signed, this treaty ended the war. Without the Bravery and Honor of The Continental soldiers at Yotktown made America an independent country What was the Battle of Yorktown It was a dark night at 2:00 am the Continental

Many naval officers gained new respect, including Oliver Hazard Perry, Thomas Macdonough, and most importantly, Stephen Decatur. Decatur was the naval hero of the War of 1812 and the Barbary Coast expeditions. After his return from the Mediterranean, he gave a very famous American toast: “Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong!” The end of the war had Washington D.C. rise from the ashes, and the

America and France signed a treaty, led by Benjamin Franklin, known as The Treaty of Alliance on February 6, 1778 in Paris. Spain later joined them in April 1779. This treaty was more of a defensive agreement between France and America. In this treaty, there was thirteen articles that America, Spain, and France had to agree with and after the three-party agreed with the thirteen articles it improved America’s chance of obtaining their independence from Great Britain. The Treaty of Alliance will have a

December 7, 1941, an attack on Pearl Harbor that was conducted by the Japanese Empire. It was a surprise, and brutal attack on the United States naval base. This day would be remembered as “a date which will live in infamy” (Barbara C. Bigelow, Roosevelt, Franklin D). This devastating attack caused many American casualties, and many Americans with mixed emotions. For example many had anger towards Japan for the attack, wanted to fight back, others had fear because the thought of war. The attack

hopes to create a stable government for the states by participating in certain foreign affairs and developing certain limitations that eventually contribute to the development of the government. From 1789 to 1797, under the presidency of George Washington, the United States was able to establish both the executive and judicial branches that attribute to the establishment of a semi-stable economy and court system. He also supported the Bill of Rights that guaranteed the basic rights of the Americans