LAD #32: Kellogg-Briand Pact

Following the "war to end all wars", many wearied nations sought to ensure timeless peace around the globe. Although a feeble attempt, the noble notions of the pact were set forth for the peace of the world. It was shared in its writing by the Americans, Germans, Belgians, British, French, Canadians, Australians, Irish, South Africans, New Zealanders, Italians, Japanese, Polish, and Czechoslovakians. These constituents chose to abide by the practice of passive action to resolve any problems, denoting war as a barbaric practice that should be ruled out as an active stratagem of diplomacy. Article 1 blatantly states that these signing nations renounce war as a tool for the active policy of their nation. Article 2 states that any conflicts that do arise between conjoined nations by the treaty should be formally addressed by only passive and non-militaristic means. Article 3 describes the ratification process while highlighting the role of the United States at the forefront of promoting this peace keeping treaty.