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Five Power Naval Treaty
The Washington Naval Disarmament Conference of 1921-1922 aimed to address naval arms races among major powers, primarily the United States, Britain, Japan, France, and Italy. By establishing limits on battleship construction and promoting disarmament, the conference fostered diplomatic dialogue and cooperation, thereby reducing tensions and the potential for conflict. The resulting treaties, such as the Five-Power Treaty, laid the groundwork for future disarmament efforts and highlighted the importance of multilateral negotiations in maintaining peace. Overall, the conference marked a significant step toward collective security and stability in the interwar period.
The Naval Arms Conference of 1921, also known as the Washington Naval Conference, was attended by the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy. These countries convened to address naval disarmament and prevent an arms race following World War I. The conference resulted in several treaties that aimed to limit naval construction and establish ratios for battleship tonnage among the participating nations.
He was a hot-headed U.S. Naval Officer, during the civil war he was mostly recognized
World leaders used a series of international treaties and agreements to limit the construction of warships, most notably the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. This treaty aimed to prevent an arms race by establishing limits on the size and number of battleships and aircraft carriers among major naval powers. Subsequent agreements, like the London Naval Treaties, sought to extend and refine these limitations. Such efforts were part of broader attempts to promote disarmament and maintain peace in the interwar period.
Charles Evans Hughes favored Naval disarmament. However, it was proven to be both unrealistic and unsuccessful. Hughes was a Chief Justice in the US.
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Hugh. Latimer has written: 'Naval disarmament' -- subject(s): Disarmament, Navies
Charles Evans Hughes
M. Yasutomi has written: 'The question of naval disarmament' -- subject(s): Disarmament, Navies
Charles Evans Hughes is likely the one you are thinking of.
From November 1921 until February 1922.
The Washington Naval Conference took place in Washington, DC, in 1921-1922. The world's largest naval powers gathered to discuss naval disarmament and ways to relieve growing tensions in East Asia.
The Washington Naval Conference discussed global disarmament and Pacific security. This was through the signing of the Kellogg Briand pact.
President Warren G. Harding sponsored the Washington Treaty for Naval Disarmament. The conference took place in June of 1921.
To limit the #s of warship they built.