The Washington Conference, 1921
Notes:
- The "first SALT talks” for disarmament
- C.E. Hughes Nov. 12: "the way to disarm is to disarm" 1
- 4-part naval plan of Hughes: 5-5-3-1.67 parity
- 9 Power Treaty to guarantee Open Door and indep. of China
- 4 Power Treaty to respect Pacific possessions
- But treaties and agreements lack enforcement
Washington Naval Conference, 1922
- Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) building
- USA, UK, Italy, France, Japan
- USA and UK on a ratio of 5:3:1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively
SUMMARY :
USA made a bunch of deals even though they were not suppose to be involved due to their isolationism.
Quotes:
In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress.
Subjunctive questions:
How much would have things changed if the US never got involved in everything they did have a hand in?