Washington Conference 1921
- The "first SALT talks" for disarmament
- C.E Hughes Nov. 12: "the way to disarm"
- 4-part naval plan of Hughes: 5-5-3-3-1.67
- 9 Power Treaty to guaranteed open door and indep. of China
- 4 Power Treaty to respect Pacific possessions
- But treaties and agreement lack enforcement
- Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) buildings
- USA, Italy, France, UK, and Japan
- UK and USA on ratio of 5:3:1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively
Summary
This was a conference which using ratios for disarmament was created. It was used to vary the amounts of Navy resources with countries in comparison to the US.
Quotes
"Most leaders spend time trying to get others to think highly of them, when instead they should try to get their people to think more highly of themselves. Its wonderful when the people believe in their leader. Its more wonderful when the leader believes in their people! You cant hold a man down without staying down with him." -Booker T. Washington
"When you see Washington consistently turning a blind eye to suffering, don't sit back and apathetically blame indifference. The loudest voices may be delivering the worst messages today, but history shows that grass-roots energy has the power to change anything when that energy is focused toward justice." -Senator John Kerry
"When you see Washington consistently turning a blind eye to suffering, don't sit back and apathetically blame indifference. The loudest voices may be delivering the worst messages today, but history shows that grass-roots energy has the power to change anything when that energy is focused toward justice." -Senator John Kerry