Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field – 24 April 1863 Prepared by Francis Lieber, promulgated as General Orders No. 100 by President Lincoln, 24 April 1863. Instructions for the Government of Armies of the United States in the Field, prepared… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The Pact of Paris and the Relationship of the United States to the World Community – October 30, 1935 An Address Delivered over the Columbia Broadcasting System October 30, 1935 THE HONORABLE FRANK B. KELLOGG Former Secretary of State THE right thinking American citizens desire that our country keep… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The French Embassy to the Department of State – September 25, 1929 The French Embassy to the Department of State 1. Position of France NAVAL SITUATION OF FRANCE AND ITALY 1. No difficulty can arise between France and the United States. 2.… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The Ambassador in France (Edge) to the Secretary of State – December 16, 1929 PARIS, December 16, 1929-4p.m. [Received December 1-3:30 p.m.] 565. On the morning of December 14, I was received by Briand in the customary audience preliminary to presenting my letter of… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State (Castle) – October 25, 1929. [WASHINGTON,] October 25, 1929. THE SECRETARY: The French Ambassador came to see me this morning to say that, in talking with you the other day, you had said that you… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Memorandum by the Secretary of State – October 10, 1929 [Washington,] October 10, 1929 The French Ambassador came in to say that the French Government was very warmly pleased with the visit of Mr. MacDonald. and that they considered it a… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – The Multilateral Pact – “Renunciation of War” by Edwin Borchard – 1928 THE MULTILATERAL PACT “RENUNCIATION OF WAR” BY EDWIN BORCHARD (An address delivered at the Williamstown Institute of Politics August 22, 1928) I THE origin of the negotiations between the United… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Hearings Before the Committee on Foreign Relations United States Senate Seventieth Congress on The General Pact for the Renunciation of War signed at Paris – August 27, 1928 General Pact for the Renunciation of War HEARINGS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE SEVENTIETH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION ON THE GENERAL PACT FOR THE RENUNCIATION FO WAR,… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – Further Correspondence with Government of the United States Respecting the United States Proposal for the Renunciation of War – 1928 United States No. 2 1928 FURTHER CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES respecting the United States Proposal for the Renunciation of War [In continuation of Cmd. 3109] Presented… Read More
The Kellogg-Briand Pact – 1928 Treaty between the United States and other Powers providing for the renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy. Signed at Paris, August 27, 1928; ratification advised by the… Read More
Geneva Convention 1972 – Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction – 26 March 1975 ENTRY INTO FORCE: 26 March 1975 The States Parties to this Convention, Determine to act with a view to achieving effective progress toward general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition… Read More
Geneva Convention I – 1949 – Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field – August 12, 1949 Entry Into Force: 21 October 1950. The undersigned Plenipotentiaries of the Governments represented at the Diplomatic Conference held at Geneva from 21 April to 12 August 1949, for the purpose… Read More
Hague XIII – 1907 – Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers in Naval War – October 18, 1907 XIII CONVENTION CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS IN NAVAL WAR With a view to harmonizing the divergent views which, in the event of naval war, are still… Read More
Hague X – 1907 – Adaptation to Maritime War of the Principles of the Geneva Convention – October 18, 1907 X CONVENTION FOR THE ADAPTATION TO MARITIME WAR OF THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GENEVA CONVENTION. His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia, &c. Animated alike by the desire to… Read More
Hague VIII – 1907 – Laying of Automatic Submarine Contact Mines – October 18, 1907 VIII CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE LAYING OF AUTOMATIC SUBMARINE CONTACT MINES Inspired by the principle of the freedom of sea routes, the common highway of all nations; Seeing that, although… Read More
Hague VI – 1907 – Status of Enemy Merchant Ships at the Outbreak of Hostilities – October 18, 1907 VI CONVENTION RELATING TO THE STATUS OF ENEMY MERCHANT SHIPS AT THE OUTBREAK OF HOSTILITIES Anxious to ensure the security of international commerce against the surprises of war, and wishing,… Read More
Hague V – 1907 – Rights and Duties of Neutral Powers and Persons in Case of War on Land October 18, 1907 V CONVENTION RESPECTING THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF NEUTRAL POWERS AND PERSONS IN CASE OF WAR ON LAND With a view to laying down more clearly the rights and duties… Read More
Hague IV – 1907 – Laws and Customs of War on Land – October 18, 1907 IV CONVENTION RESPECTING THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR ON LAND Seeing that, while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts between nations, it is likewise necessary to… Read More
Hague III – 1907 – Opening of Hostilities – October 18, 1907 III CONVENTION RELATIVE TO THE OPENING OF HOSTILITIES Entered into Force: 26 January 1910 His Majesty the German Emperor, King of Prussia; [etc.] Considering that it is important, in order… Read More
Hague II – 1907 – Limitation of Employment of Force for Recovery of Contract Debts – October 18, 1907 II CONVENTION RESPECTING THE LIMITATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF FORCE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CONTRACT DEBTS ARTICLE 1 The Contracting Powers agree not to have recourse to armed force for… Read More
Geneva Red Cross Convention 1864 – Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded on the Field of Battle – August 22, 1864 [NOTE – Convention signed at Geneva August 22, 1864; Ratifications exchanged at Geneva June 22, 1865; Declaration of accession signed by the President of the United States March 1, 1882;… Read More
Final Act of the International Peace Conference – July 29, 1899 The International Peace Conference, convoked in the best interests of humanity by His Majesty the Emperor of All the Russias, assembled, on the invitation of the Government of Her Majesty… Read More
Hague IV – 1899 – Prohibiting Launching of Projectiles and Explosives from Balloons – July 29, 1899 DECLARATION The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, inspired by the sentiments which found… Read More
Hague III – 1899 – Adaptation to Maritime Warfare of Principles of Geneva Convention of 1864 – July 29,1899 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia etc., and Apostolic King of Hungary; His Majesty the King of the… Read More
Hague II – 1899 – Laws and Customs of War on Land – July 29, 1899 Entry into Force: 4 September 1900 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; [etc.]: Considering that, while seeking means to preserve peace and prevent armed conflicts among nations,… Read More
Hague I – 1899 – Pacific Settlement of International Disputes – 29 July 1899 Entry into Force: 4 September 1900 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; [etc.]: Animated by a strong desire to concert for the maintenance of the general peace;… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration III – Declaration on the Use of Bullets Which Expand or Flatten Easily in the Human Body – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration II – Declaration on the Use of Projectiles the Object of Which is the Diffusion of Asphyxiating or Deleterious Gases – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Hague 1899 – Declaration I – Declaration on the Launching of Projectiles and Explosives from Balloons – July 29, 1899 The Undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Powers represented at the International Peace Conference at The Hague, duly authorized to that effect by their Governments, Inspired by the sentiments which found expression… Read More
Convention for the Exemption of Hospital Ships, in Time of War, From the Payment of All Duties and Taxes Imposed for the Benefit of the State – December 21, 1904 His Majesty the Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia; His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, etc., etc., and Apostolical King of Hungary; His Majesty the King of… Read More
