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# James T. Shotwell

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James Thomson Shotwell was a Canadian-born American history professor.

## Quick Facts About James T. Shotwell

Notable works An introduction to the history of Western Europe

## About James T. Shotwell

James Thomson Shotwell was a Canadian-born American history professor. He played an instrumental role in the creation of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1919, as well as for his influence in promoting inclusion of a declaration of human rights in the UN Charter.

##  Quotes by James T. Shotwell

> [Peace is not merely a vacuum left by the ending of wars. It is the creation of two eternal principles, justice and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-t-shotwell/peace-is-not-merely-a-vacuum-left-by-the-ending-of-wars-it-is-the/)

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> [The Jews emerge into history, not a nation of keen spiritual aspirations and altruistic ethics, but that pagan people, worshipping rocks, sheep…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/james-t-shotwell/the-jews-emerge-into-history-not-a-nation-of-keen-spiritual/)

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