Placentia Bay in History

Discusses Atlantic strategy with senior United States naval officers.

Takes part in Anglo-American naval talks at the conference.

Participates in military discussions with American chiefs.

Represents British Army planning during the Atlantic Conference.

Meets Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference in Newfoundland.

Seeks closer American support while Britain remains at war with Germany.

Joins conference discussions concerning munitions and wartime supply.

Represents British supply priorities during talks with American officials.

Accepts a common statement despite concerns about imperial implications.

Accepts disarmament of aggressor nations after the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Accepts economic cooperation as part of the proposed postwar settlement.

Accepts opposition to territorial changes made without popular consent.

Accepts the goal of freedom from fear and want after Nazi defeat.

Agrees to principles supporting improved access to trade and raw materials.

Commits Britain to a principle of consent in territorial settlement.

Negotiates the wording of the joint declaration with Roosevelt.

Supports a peace allowing nations to live safely within their boundaries.

Supports reducing armaments under a wider system of security.

Cabinet acceptance allows the joint declaration to proceed.

Forwards the proposed declaration to the British War Cabinet.

Receives British Cabinet approval for the proposed charter.

Urges ministers not to raise unnecessary obstacles to the agreement.

Concludes his Newfoundland meetings with Roosevelt.

Returns with a joint declaration linking Britain more closely to America.