Notes
- The "first SALT talks" for disarmament
- C.E. Hughes Nov. 12: "the way to disarm is to disarm"
- 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
- Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) building
Summary
Broke Isolationism. USA signed many treaties with other nations about warships. The plan was introduced as naval agreements to retain the production of war ships (disarmament).
Quotes
"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" - Booker T Washington
Subjunctive Questions
How much stronger could of these other countries have became if this act was not passed?