Fourteen Points

The second of Wilson's fourteen points declares absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters.  In todays world, ships are permitted to go where they wish in international waters, but not in territorial waters.  The third point declared the removal of all economic barriers and the establishment of equality of trade.  Today, countries trade with several other countries at a time.  The fifth point declared a free, open-minded, and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims. Today, most of the colonies claimed at the turn of the century of since gained their independence.  I believe the most important point is the fourteenth point, which declares that a general association of nations must be formed.  This organization, known today as the U.N., has worked towards the goal of keeping peace among the nations of the world.