1939 ⟶ Declaration of Panama Establishes Neutrality Zone

The Declaration of Panama is approved by the American republ...
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1939

🛡️ Declaration of Panama Establishes Neutrality Zone

The Declaration of Panama is approved by the American republics. Belligerent activities should not take place within waters adjacent to the American continent. A neutrality zone of some 300 miles (480 km) in breadth is to be patrolled by the U.S. Navy.⟶
Declaration of Panama Establishes Neutrality Zone (1939)
United StatesPanamaNeutralityAmericasUS NavyWar at SeaAtlanticDiplomacy

🤝 Panama Conference of American Foreign Ministers Proposed

Following a mutual request by Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and the United States, Panama sends invitations for a conference of American foreign ministers to be held at Panama City on the current war.⟶
Panama Conference of American Foreign Ministers Proposed (1939)
Panama ConferenceDiplomacyLatin AmericaUnited StatesInternational RelationsWorld War IINeutrality

🗺️ US Proposes Pan-American Patrol Zone

At the opening in Panama City of the Pan-American conference of ministers of foreign affairs the U.S. Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles asks for their support of a Patrol Zone covering the Americas.⟶
US Proposes Pan-American Patrol Zone (1939)
United StatesPan-American ConferenceNeutralityAmericasSumner WellesPatrol ZoneWorld War IIDiplomacyLatin America