The Formative Years of the American Society of International Law

Authors

Frederic L. Kirgis, Washington and Lee University School of LawFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

American Journal of International Law

Publication Date

1996

Abstract

The writer discusses the establishment and the formative years of the American Society of International Law (ASIL). At the 11th Lake Mohonk Conference, held from May 31 to June 2, 1905, ASIL was conceived by some of the more influential participants in the American peace movement. As the ASIL's 90th year draws to an end, it has partially achieved one of its objectives: fostering the study of international law. However, the ASIL's other objective—to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations on the basis of law and justice—has been elusive.

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Recommended Citation

Frederic L. Kirgis, Jr., The Formative Years of the American Society of International Law, 90 Am. J. Int'l L. 559 (1996).