Kellogg-Briand Pact

The Kellogg-Briand Pact, signed in 1928, was an international agreement that aimed to prevent war by asserting that countries should resolve disputes peacefully. Originally proposed by French Foreign Minister Aristide Briand and U.S. Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg, the pact was signed by 62 nations. While it symbolized a desire for peaceful coexistence and was a step towards diplomatic resolution of conflicts, it lacked enforcement mechanisms. Ultimately, the pact did not prevent future conflicts, including World War II, but it introduced the idea that nations should avoid war as a matter of policy.