LAD#32: Kellogg Briand Peace Pact

The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was a treaty betwen the United States of America, Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, and the Czech Republic. It was created to outlaw the use of war and promote the welfare of the citizens of the world. It was not to be used, but replaced by "peaceful and friendly relations." The people at the conference believed that all of their problems would be solved by this treaty. They hoped that other countries all over the world would join this effort to promote worldwide peace. Each party signed agreeing to several articles. If a country declares war on another, they must renounce it. All disputes and conflicts were to be solved through the use of peaceful negotiations. Each country that signed it had to immediately ratify it in their respective countries and put into effect. The treaty was to be held in Washington in America. It is the duty of the government to enforce this treaty.