Atlantic Charter Reaffirmed

Northern Advocate, 15 August 1942, Page 3

Atlantic Charter Reaffirmed

(Rec. 1 p.m.)

RUGBY, Aug. 14

The formation of a great union of humanity based on the Atlantic Charter was proclaimed by President Roosevelt in a message he sent to Mr Churchill and the heads of the United Nations. .

“A year ago today, the Prime Min-, ister of Britain and I, as representatives of two free nations, set down and subscribed to a declaration of principles common to our peoples. We based, and continue to base, our hopes for a better future for the world on the realisation of these principles. This declaration is known as the Atlantic Charter.

“A year ago today, nations resisting the common barbaric enemy were unions or small groups fighting for their existence. Now these nations and a group of nations in all continents of the earth have united. They have formed a great union of humanity dedicated to the realisation of that common programme. “The 'purposes and principles set forth in the Atlantic Charter through the whole world are victory over the common enemies. Their faith in life, liberty, independence, religious freedom and in the preservation of human rights and justice in their own lands, as well as in other lands, has been given form and substance as the United Nations. For Happier World “Freedom and independence are today in jeopardy the world over. If the forces of conquest are not successfully resisted, and defeated, there will be no freedom, no independence and no opportunity for freedom for any nation. It is therefore to the single and supreme objective of defeating Axis forces of aggression, that the United Nations have pledged all their resources and efforts.

“When victory comes we shall stand shoulder to shoulder in seeking to nourish the great ideals for which we fight a worth-while battle. It will be so recognised through all ages, even amid the unfortunate peoples who follow false gods today. We re-affirm our principles and they will bring us to a happier world.”