1929 Wars & Armed Conflicts Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 15 Jan U.S. Senate ratifies Kellogg-Briand Pact: The U.S. Senate ratified the Kellogg-Briand Pact, an international agreement aimed at renouncing war as a means of resolving disputes.
- 13 Feb US Naval Expansion Act of 1929: On February 13, 1929, the United States Congress passed the Naval Expansion Act, authorizing the construction of new warships to strengthen the U.S. Navy. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 22 Feb Calvin Coolidge awarded honorary degree and delivers farewell address: On February 22, 1929, former U.S. President Calvin Coolidge was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law degree by George Washington University. During the commencement ceremony, he delivered a speech that served as a farewell address to the American public, paying tribute to George Washington and emphasizing the importance of his Farewell Address. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
- 03 Mar Cristero War reignites in Mexico: On March 3, 1929, Mexican rebels seized Nogales and Veracruz, marking a resurgence of the Cristero War. This conflict, which began in 1926, was a response to the Mexican government's anti-Catholic policies. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 01 Apr Fall of Seipel Government in Austria: The Seipel government in Austria fell on April 1, 1929, due to political instability and loss of support. This event marked a significant shift in Austrian politics during the interwar period. The government was unable to maintain a coalition, leading to its collapse. source: britannica.com
- 03 Apr Litvinov Protocol Signing: The Litvinov Protocol was signed on April 3, 1929, as part of efforts to promote peace and cooperation among nations. This agreement was significant in the context of international relations during the interwar period, particularly in Eastern Europe. source: britannica.com
- 05 Apr Lithuania Signs Litvinov Protocol: On April 5, 1929, Lithuania signed the Litvinov Protocol, joining other nations in a commitment to peace and cooperation. This agreement was part of a broader effort to stabilize international relations in Eastern Europe during the interwar period. source: britannica.com
- 25 Apr Diplomatic Recognition Between Persia and Iraq: Persia (modern-day Iran) officially established diplomatic relations with Iraq, signaling a potential improvement in regional diplomatic ties during the interwar period.
- 13 Aug The Hague Conference on Reparations: Held from August 6 to 31, 1929, and January 3 to 31, 1930, in The Hague, Netherlands, this conference focused on World War I reparations. It reviewed and adopted the Young Plan, aiming to resolve the reparations issue. The conference addressed British demands for better terms and a larger share of the payments, leading to compromises, mostly on Germany's side. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 01 Nov Australia Abolishes Compulsory Military Service: On November 1, 1929, Australia officially abolished compulsory military service, reflecting changing attitudes towards military conscription and the impact of the economic climate on national policies. source: defence.gov.au
- 15 Nov German anti-Young Plan referendum scheduled: On November 15, 1929, a referendum was scheduled in Germany to oppose the Young Plan, which aimed to reduce Germany's reparations payments from World War I.
- 20 Nov French Evacuation of Koblenz Bridgehead: French military forces began the evacuation of the Koblenz bridgehead, a significant post-World War I territorial occupation, signaling continued diplomatic and military adjustments in the Rhine region.
- 21 Nov French evacuation of Koblenz bridgehead: On November 21, 1929, French forces evacuated the Koblenz bridgehead in Germany, a strategic area they had occupied since World War I. This withdrawal was part of the broader process of demilitarization and the reconfiguration of post-war Europe. The event marked a significant step in Franco-German relations during the interwar period. source: britannica.com
- 04 Dec Lloyd George warns of potential Second World War: On December 4, 1929, former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, at 66 the eldest member of the British House of Commons, told his colleagues that a second world war was inevitable without disarmament. He criticized the League of Nations, stating it was in danger of failure from being run by 'flapdoodlers.' source: en.wikipedia.org
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