Fourteen Points

The Fourteen Points were a set of principles proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1918 as a framework for peace after World War I. They aimed to address the causes of the war and promote lasting stability. Key ideas included self-determination for nations, free trade, disarmament, and the establishment of the League of Nations to resolve conflicts peacefully. These points represented a vision for a new world order based on democracy and cooperation, contrasting sharply with the punitive measures that dominated the Treaty of Versailles negotiations later on.