FAITH IN FUTURE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 August 1942, Page 2

FAITH IN FUTURE

DECLARED BV PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY. OF SIGNING OF ATLANTIC CHARTER. (Received This Day, 10.45 a.m.) RUGBY, August 14. The formation of a great union of humanity based on the Atlantic Charter was proclaimed bv President Roosevelt in a message sent to Mr Churchill and to the heads of the United Nations: “A year ago today, the Prime Minister of Britain and I, as representatives of two free nations, set down and subscribed to a declaration of the principles common to our peoples. AVe based and continue to base our hopes for a better future world on the realisation of these principles. This declaration is known as the Atlantic Charter. A year ago today the nations resisting the common and barbaric enemy were unions or small groups fighting for their existence. Now these nations and groups of nations, in all the continents of the earth, have united. They have formed a great union cf humanity dedicated to the realisation ot that common, programme, purposes and principles set forth in the Atlantic Chaitei through a world-wide victory over our common enemies. Their faith in life, liberty, independence and religious freedom and in the preservation of human rights and justice in their own lands; as well as in other lands, has been given form and substance as the United Nations. Freedom and independence are today in jeopardy the world over. If the forces of conquest arc not successfully resisted and defeated, there will not be freedom—no independence and .no opportunity for freedom for any nation. Lt is therefore to the single and supreme objective of defeating' the Axis forces ot aggression that the United Nations have pledged all their resources and efforts. When victory comes we shall stand saouldei .to shoulder in seeking to nourish the great ideals for which we fight. It is a worthwhile battle. It will be so recognised through all the ages, even amid the unfortunate peoples who follow false gods. Today we reaffirm our principles. They will bring us to a happier world.’’ ______