The Fourteen Points

The Fourteen Points were a set of principles proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1918, intended to promote peace after World War I. They emphasized ideas like open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, disarmament, self-determination for nations, and the establishment of a League of Nations to ensure lasting peace. Wilson's vision aimed to address the root causes of conflict and avoid future wars, highlighting the importance of cooperation and fairness in international relations. Although not fully adopted, these points significantly influenced the peace negotiations following the war and the formation of the League of Nations.