英美概况教学教材(美国)8+9.ppt

Atlantic Charter, Auguest 1941 Roosevelt and Churchill held a conference on warships in a secure anchorage in Ship Harbour, Newfoundland. intended as the blueprint for the world after World War II turned out to be the foundation for many of the international treaties and organizations that currently shape the world Atlantic Charter, August 1941 No territorial gains were to be sought by the United States or the United Kingdom. Territorial adjustments must be in accord with the wishes of the peoples concerned. All peoples had a right to self-determination. Trade barriers were to be lowered. There was to be global economic cooperation and advancement of social welfare. Freedom from want and fear. Freedom of the seas. Disarmament of aggressor nations, postwar common disarmament. Attack on Pearl Habor Yesterday, December 7th,1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. It is obvious that the planning of the attack began many weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American military forces. I regretted to tell you that over 3-thousand American lives have been lost. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. Because of this unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan, I ask the Congress declare a state of war. Tehran Conference discuss their military strategy and post-World War II policy for Europe and declared: We the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, and the Premier of the Soviet Union, have met these four days past, in this, the Capital of our Ally, Iran, and have shaped and confirmed our commo