Lansing Breaks With Wilson Over Versailles Treaty
Former Secretary of State Lansing recounts his break with President Wilson over the Versailles treaty and Bullitt’s disclosures. He details telegraphic offers to aid the President, Wilson’s silence, and his own view that the pact failed to curb international malice and promote lasting peace amid League of Nations debates.
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Lansing on Wilson and Paris Peace Talks Timeline
Secretary of State Lansing recalls Wilson’s Paris trip and push for a league of nations. He argues Wilson rejected reservations, urging ratification as essential to peace. Lansing details meetings with Col House, concerns over secrecy, domestic constitutional limits, and likely Senate opposition if the league plan proceeded.
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Wilsons league plan shifts to negative guaranty in January talks
During the first week of January 2018 Mr Lansing saw the president's complete plan for a league. A typewritten copy from Col House carried a request for examination and amendments to align with Lansing views. House was converted to a negative guaranty and league formation while self-determination was removed from the covenant.
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U.S. Leaders Clash Over Self Determination at Paris Peace Talks
Secretary Lansing records growing fear of President and self determination phrase at Paris. He warns the idea invites impossible demands and sparks disorder worldwide among diverse groups including Irish, Indians, Syrians, Moroccans, and Palestinian Jews, with implications for the conference.
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