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Controversy Over the League of Nations

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should get involved in conflicts abroad-- and whether or not the nation should do this along with other nations or act alone, has been the subject of debate since the  inception of the the country. However, in the early part of the twentieth century, the U.S. had the opportunity to join the League of Nations. A major power, but perhaps  not as great as it is today, the United States of America would not join despite concerns by the sitting president. Congress would override the presidents desires and a debate  on the subject ensued. There were arguments on both sides of the controversy and it is hard to say who is right, even in retrospect. The U.N. today is fraught  with controversy and many believe it does not represent the will of all, or even most, nations. While the U.N. is not the League of Nations, many see the U.N.  as the first United Nations of sorts. It had the same principles but just went by a different name. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson faced the dilemma of whether or  not to join, but lost the battle for membership in what was perhaps considered a prestigious organization. The controversy lingers and in retrospect, it is not certain whether or  not the best move was made. The United States of Americas rejection of the League of Nations in 1919, in spite of President Wilsons strong support, seemed to revolve around  one issue and in a speech that opposed the League, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, who had been the Republican of Massachusetts, expressed the fear that the Leagues charter would  diminish American sovereignty, which was something that was unacceptablei . He was really afraid that the League could impose fees on member states even for peacekeeping missions, and even