The Treaty of Versailles
- The Treaty of Versailles was one of the peace treaties that officially ended World War I.
- It was signed on June 28, 1919, at the Palace of Versailles in France.
- It was signed between Germany and the Allied Powers, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy.
The architects of the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed at the end of World War I in 1919, were:
Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924):
- Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921.
- He played a crucial role in the negotiations during the Paris Peace Conference, advocating for his Fourteen Points, which included principles such as national self-determination and the establishment of the League of Nations.
George Clemenceau (1841–1929):
- Clemenceau was a French statesman who served as the Prime Minister of France during World War I.
- He was known for his strong stance against Germany and for his determination to secure reparations and guarantees of security for France in the aftermath of the war.
David Lloyd George (1863–1945):
- Lloyd George was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922.
- He represented Britain in the negotiations and was focused on finding a balance between punitive measures against Germany and the need for lasting peace and stability in Europe.