Roosevelt's and Churchill's Atlantic Charter: A Risky Meeting at Sea that Saved Democracy

"Roosevelt's and Churchill's Atlantic Charter: A Risky Meeting at Sea that Saved Democracy" offers a deep insight into the crucial encounter between Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt during World War II. Amid the challenges faced by Churchill as British Prime Minister and the pressing need to gain support from the United States, this historic meeting took place at sea. The authors describe the circumstances that led to this gathering, including the meteorological adversities that Churchill and his delegation experienced during the crossing. The outcome of this conference was the Atlantic Charter, a document that was never officially signed but served as a guide for future relations between nations after the war. Many of the principles outlined in the Charter are now enshrined in the United Nations Charter. This book not only highlights the creation of the Charter but also the lives and influence of the two most prominent figures of the 20th century.