Tuesday, January 10, 2012

THIS DAY IN HISTORY JAN. 10

On January 10, 1920 the League of Nations officially came into existence. Established by the peace treaties that ended World War I., the intended purpose of the League, like its successor, the United Nations, was the promotion of international peace and security.  World War II began 19 years after the League was formed, putting into question is overall effectiveness.

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