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1932

William Z. Foster vs Newton D. Baker

IssueWilliam Z. FosterNewton D. Baker
League of Nations and international organizations —
Do not make the League of Nations a party issue; no entry until a majority of Americans approve specific_pledgenot_applicable
Having long advocated American membership in the League, Baker declared (January 26, 1932) that he would not favor a League plank and would not put the United States in the League until convinced a majority approved.
European war debts and reparations —
Entry into the World Court and cancellation of the war debts (the record that made him 'politically unpopular') directional_stancenot_applicable
American adherence to the League Court and cancellation of the European war debts, positions Baker had advocated publicly before 1932.