LAD/Blog #32: Wilson's 14 Points of Peace

In 1919, President Wilson addressed Congress with his 14 point plan. The Plan presented guidelines on what Wilson perceived necessary to correct the world's major issues. Wilson wanted an end to all fighting in the world. The major goal of the plan was to set up an international peacekeeping organization (the League of Nations). Despite its positive nature, the League is seen today as a massive failure, as the United States never joined the league. The 14 point was the first step in establishing America as a world peacekeeper, laying the foundation for the modern UN.

The Treaty of Versailles ended up containing 4 out of the 14 points. In the end, it was a failure as the Senate never ratified it and can be seen as a cause for WWII.