Atlantic Charter

The Atlantic Charter was a pivotal agreement made in August 1941 between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It outlined shared goals for the post-World War II world, emphasizing principles like self-determination for nations, economic cooperation, and disarmament to prevent future conflicts. The Charter served as a foundation for the establishment of the United Nations and expressed a commitment to democratic values, human rights, and global peace. It symbolized the alliance between the U.S. and the U.K. against the Axis powers during the war and articulated a vision for a better world after the conflict.