Events with tag - Peace

May 15, 1275 BC

Battle of Kadesh

The Battle of Kadesh was one of the largest chariot battles in history, fought between Egyptian forces under Ramesses II and the Hittite army led by Muwatalli II in 1274 BCE. The battle resulted in a stalemate but led to the world's first known peace treaty.

January 1, 1450

Formation of Iroquois Confederacy

The Iroquois Confederacy was established around 1450 as a unified alliance of five Native American nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. This sophisticated political system created one of the earliest forms of democratic governance in North America.

March 4, 1681

William Penn Establishes Pennsylvania

William Penn receives a charter from King Charles II to establish the Province of Pennsylvania, creating a colony founded on principles of religious freedom and peaceful governance.

September 3, 1783

Treaty of Paris (1783)

The Treaty of Paris was a landmark peace agreement that ended the American Revolutionary War, formally recognizing American independence and establishing new territorial boundaries in North America. Signed on September 3, 1783, it represented a crucial moment in world history that reshaped international relations.

February 3, 1865

Hampton Roads Conference

A historic peace negotiation meeting during the American Civil War between President Abraham Lincoln and Confederate representatives aboard the River Queen steamboat in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Despite four hours of discussions, the conference failed to achieve peace.

April 9, 1865

Lee's Surrender at Appomattox

Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, effectively ending the American Civil War. The historic meeting took place at McLean House, where generous surrender terms were offered to Confederate forces.

April 9, 1865

Surrender at Appomattox

The historic surrender at Appomattox Court House marked the effective end of the American Civil War when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. The meeting took place at the McLean House and established terms that would help reunite the divided nation.

April 9, 1865

Surrender at Appomattox

The historic surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House effectively ended the American Civil War in the eastern theater and symbolized the beginning of national reconciliation.

September 16, 1940

US Military Draft Act

The Selective Training and Service Act of 1940 established America's first peacetime draft, requiring all men aged 21-45 to register for military service. This historic legislation transformed the U.S. military from 335,000 soldiers in 1939 to over 1.4 million by 1941.

September 16, 1940

First US Peacetime Military Draft

The United States implemented its first peacetime military draft through the Selective Training and Service Act, requiring all men aged 21-45 to register for potential military service. This historic decision strengthened America's military capabilities before entering World War II.

August 14, 1941

Atlantic Charter

Historic diplomatic agreement signed by Roosevelt and Churchill aboard USS Augusta, establishing eight fundamental principles for post-war international order and laying groundwork for the United Nations.

September 2, 1945

Japanese Surrender in WWII

The formal surrender of Japan aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay marked the definitive end of World War II. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emperor Hirohito accepted Allied terms, leading to a historic 23-minute ceremony where representatives from twelve Allied nations witnessed Japan's official capitulation.

September 2, 1945

V-J Day

Victory over Japan Day marked the formal end of World War II when Japan surrendered to Allied Forces aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. The event followed initial surrender announcement on August 14, triggering massive celebrations across America.

December 1, 1969

First US Peacetime Draft Lottery

On December 1, 1969, the United States conducted its first peacetime draft lottery, revolutionizing military recruitment during the Vietnam War era. The historic event determined the service order for men born between 1944 and 1950 through a televised drawing of 366 blue plastic capsules.

May 26, 1972

SALT I Treaty Signing

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) was signed in Moscow by US President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, marking a historic agreement to limit nuclear arms and missile systems between the two superpowers.

November 9, 1989

Fall of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall, which had divided East and West Berlin for 28 years, fell on November 9, 1989, marking the end of Cold War division and leading to German reunification. This historic event symbolized the triumph of democracy over communist rule in Eastern Europe.