27 August 17

Today marks the 89th anniversary of the Kellogg-Briand Pact, an international agreement (in 1928) to end the use of war to resolve disputes. It was negotiated outside the then-current League of Nations but involved many of the same nations. Its principles became an important part of the United Nations Charter in 1945. Of course wars have continued since 1928, but the Pact serves as a background document for promoting peaceful settlements. Wars between established states have been rare since 1945, with a few exceptions in the Middle East. My tie's design "crosses" peace symbols with crosses, recalling how Christ's presence in our lives brings us personal peace and helps us seek to be peacemakers everywhere we are.