Atlantic Charter

Known as the Atlantic Charter the document not only spelled out the hopes of the two leaders for a better world, but referred specifically to “the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny” as a war aim.

Interpretations of American History Gerald N. Grob 1967

Known as the Atlantic Charter the document not only spelled out the hopes of the two leaders for a better world, but referred specifically to “the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny” as a war aim.

Interpretations of American History Gerald N. Grob 1967

But what of those other aims featured in the Atlantic Charter and the Declaration of the United Nations?

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

The Atlantic Charter embodied a world in which, “after the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny, the United States and Britain hope to see established a peace which will afford to all nations the means of dwelling in safety within their own boundaries, and which will afford assurance that all the men in all the lands may live out their lives in freedom from fear and want.”

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

But what of those other aims featured in the Atlantic Charter and the Declaration of the United Nations?

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

The Atlantic Charter embodied a world in which, “after the final destruction of the Nazi tyranny, the United States and Britain hope to see established a peace which will afford to all nations the means of dwelling in safety within their own boundaries, and which will afford assurance that all the men in all the lands may live out their lives in freedom from fear and want.”

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

Much of the American public, for example, was outraged by the Darlan deal, which appeared to taint the noble ideals of the Atlantic Charter.

How Wars end Gideon Rose 2010

Public disapproval was sufficient to constrain “secret treaties,” and many obviously were concerned with deviations from the principles of the Atlantic Charter, but no clear direction was provided for postwar foreign policy.

How Wars end Gideon Rose 2010

The positive U.S. program was prefigured well by the Atlantic Charter, issued by Roosevelt and Churchill in August 1941.

How Wars end Gideon Rose 2010

Prof. TOYE: Mandela's view was that although Churchill had not put that interpretation on the Atlantic Charter, nonetheless the words were so powerful and so strong in themselves that they went beyond, if you like, the intention of the author who had helped create them.

A Young Churchill Explores His 'Empire' 2010