Fourteen Points

Definition

The Fourteen Points were proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in 1918 as his vision for a just and lasting peace following World War I. They included principles such as self-determination for nations and free trade.

Related terms

Self-Determination: The principle that nations have the right to choose their own government without outside interference.

League of Nations: An international organization proposed in Wilson’s Fourteen Points designed to secure political independence and territorial integrity for all states and thus ensure enduring peace.

Open Diplomacy: One of Wilson's Fourteen Points, it called for transparency in international relations to avoid secret treaties and alliances.