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The Wilson Palace in Geneva, home to the League of Nations from 1920 to 1936

The League of Nations

The League of Nations was the first group of countries to work together to keep peace in the world. It started in 1920 after a very sad time called the First World War. Many countries joined to talk and solve problems instead of fighting.

The League had three main parts: the Assembly, the Council, and the Secretariat. The Assembly was where all member countries met once a year. The Council acted like a leadership group and met more often. The Secretariat helped prepare meetings and share information.

The League cared about many important things. It wanted to stop wars, make rules for fair treatment at work, and help people who had to leave their homes. It also worked to stop diseases like malaria and yellow fever. The League helped smaller countries have a voice and made new ideas about fairness.

Even though some big countries did not join, the League helped make the world a better place. It started ideas that are still used today. After World War II, the League’s work was continued by the United Nations. The League stopped working in 1946, but its buildings and records were given to the United Nations.

The League of Nations tried its best to help countries get along. It showed that talking and working together can make a big difference.

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Historical photo of the official opening of the League of Nations, featuring Fridtjof Nansen among the attendees.
A historical document showing the original Geneva Convention from 1864, displayed at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva.
Portrait of Jan Smuts, a prominent South African statesman, photographed in 1947.
Historical newspaper page from 1918 promoting the formation of the League of Nations, featuring leaders like Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft.
Historic newspaper headline from 1918 featuring Woodrow Wilson's call for a League of Nations to promote lasting peace.
Historic buildings on Piccadilly in London, showcasing elegant architecture from the 18th and early 20th centuries.
Lombard House is a building located on Trebeck Street and Curzon Street in the Mayfair area of London.
Historical photo of women suffragettes attending the Inter-Allied Women’s Conference in 1919.
Animated world map showing which countries were members of the League of Nations from 1920 to 1945.
Organizational chart of the League of Nations from 1930 showing different departments and advisory bodies.
Portrait of James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce, a notable historical figure.

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