Peace and War: United States Foreign Policy, 1931-1941, Volume 3, Issue 15On t.p. verso: Dept. of state."On January 2, 1943 the Department of state released a publication entitled 'Peace and war: United States foreign policy, 1931-1941,' containing references to a number of documents concerning the conduct of the foreign relations of the United States during that ten-year period. It was stated at the time that these documents would be published later. They are accordingly published herein, together with a reprint of the publication released on January 2"--Foreword. |
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... replied that no Japanese Cabinet which advocated a compromise on the Man- churia question could survive in Japan and that the Manchuria inci- dent must be regarded as closed . Secretary Stimson said that this Government had come to the ...
... replied that no Japanese Cabinet which advocated a compromise on the Man- churia question could survive in Japan and that the Manchuria inci- dent must be regarded as closed . Secretary Stimson said that this Government had come to the ...
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... replied on March 3 , 1934 that it was the fixed in- tention of the United States to rely in the prosecution of its na- tional policies upon pacific processes ; that if there should arise any controversy between the United States and ...
... replied on March 3 , 1934 that it was the fixed in- tention of the United States to rely in the prosecution of its na- tional policies upon pacific processes ; that if there should arise any controversy between the United States and ...
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... replied emphatically that these trading incidents complained of by the Italian Government were trivial compared with the real problems and deep concern which the war caused the United States ; that the Ambassador must realize the ...
... replied emphatically that these trading incidents complained of by the Italian Government were trivial compared with the real problems and deep concern which the war caused the United States ; that the Ambassador must realize the ...
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... replied that the impression among people in the United States was that Japan sought economic domination , first of eastern Asia , and then of other areas such as it might see fit to dominate ; that this would mean political as well as ...
... replied that the impression among people in the United States was that Japan sought economic domination , first of eastern Asia , and then of other areas such as it might see fit to dominate ; that this would mean political as well as ...
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... replied that if each nation waited until the time was exactly right from its standpoint , the time would never become propitious . Referring to the dangerous situation in Europe , the Secretary remarked that another war or a deep ...
... replied that if each nation waited until the time was exactly right from its standpoint , the time would never become propitious . Referring to the dangerous situation in Europe , the Secretary remarked that another war or a deep ...
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Page 107 - Sixth, after the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny, they hope to see established a peace which will afford to all nations the means of dwelling in safety within their own boundaries, and which will afford assurance that all the men in all the lands may live out their lives in freedom from fear and want...
Page 1 - In the field of world policy I would dedicate this nation to the policy of the good neighbor — the neighbor who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others — the neighbor who respects his obligations and respects the sanctity of his agreements in and with a world of neighbors.
Page 6 - China, commonly known as the open-door policy ; and that it does not intend to recognize any situation, treaty, or agreement, which may be brought about by means contrary to the covenants and obligations of the Pact of Paris of August 27, 1928, to which treaty both China and Japan, as well as the United States, are parties.
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Page 107 - Joint declaration of the President of the United States of America and the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, representing His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, being met together, deem it right to make known certain common principles in the national policies of their respective countries on which they base their hopes for a better future for the world.
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Page 5 - ... incumbent upon the Members of the League not to recognize any situation, treaty, or agreement which might be brought about by means contrary to the Covenant of the League of Nations or to the Pact of Paris.
Page 107 - EIGHTH, They believe that all of the nations of the world, for realistic as well as spiritual reasons, must come to the abandonment of the use of force. Since no future peace can be maintained if land, sea or air armaments continue to be employed by nations which threaten, or may threaten, aggression outside of their frontiers, they believe, pending the establishment of a wider and permanent system of general security, that the disarmament of such nations is essential. They will likewise aid and...