The term naval conference can refer to various conferences that took place during the early 20th century which aimed to regulate naval warfare and armaments. These agreements were completely abandoned by the time World War II had started in 1939. The following conferences can be included under this definition:
- 1908–1909: London Naval Conference
- 1921–1922: Washington Naval Conference
- 1927: Geneva Naval Conference
- 1930: London Naval Conference leading to the London Naval Treaty
- 1935: London Naval Conference leading to the Second London Naval Treaty
Additional general armament limitation conferences are sometimes also added to this definition:
- 1932: Geneva Conference (1932)
Famous quotes containing the words naval and/or conference:
“Yesterday, December 7, 1941Ma date that will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)
“For 350 years we have been taught that reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man and writing an exact man. Football’s place is to add a patina of character, a deference to the rules and a respect for authority.”
—Walter Wellesley (Red)