ATLANTIC CHARTER
The Atlantic Charter was created at the Atlantic Conference by Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill and was published on August 14, 1941. Though the United States did not officially enter the war until that December, the policy was just a statement, but a very important one. The Charter outlined the goals from the Allied powers for the war as well as post war. Many of the ideas for the charter were inspired from Anglo- American internationalism which emphasized cooperation between the US and Great Britain.
The Charter contained eight statements, summarized here:
1. Neither the united States nor Great Britain will want to gain territory in this war.
2. No territorial adjustments will be made, unless the people want it.
3. Self- determination is a right of all people.
4. The nations will make an effort to decrease trade barriers.
5. Advancement in social welfare and global economic cooperation is essential.
6. The nations will work to free people from fear and desire.
7. Freedom of the seas is extremely important.
8. Must decrease the weapons of all nations.
Eventually, on January 1st 1942, after being incorporated into the Declaration of the United Nations, all the allied nations pledged to this. This inspired Japan to become more aggressive with the US though. But this established the Allied Powers and finally united them.
The Charter contained eight statements, summarized here:
1. Neither the united States nor Great Britain will want to gain territory in this war.
2. No territorial adjustments will be made, unless the people want it.
3. Self- determination is a right of all people.
4. The nations will make an effort to decrease trade barriers.
5. Advancement in social welfare and global economic cooperation is essential.
6. The nations will work to free people from fear and desire.
7. Freedom of the seas is extremely important.
8. Must decrease the weapons of all nations.
Eventually, on January 1st 1942, after being incorporated into the Declaration of the United Nations, all the allied nations pledged to this. This inspired Japan to become more aggressive with the US though. But this established the Allied Powers and finally united them.