First International Conference of American States

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The First International Conference of American States was an 1889–1890 diplomatic gathering in Washington, D.C., that brought together representatives from countries across the Americas to promote political cooperation, economic integration, and the ideals of Pan-Americanism.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Pan-American conference
international diplomatic conference
aim to encourage peaceful settlement of disputes among American states
to expand trade among American republics
to strengthen ties among the nations of the Western Hemisphere
city Washington, D.C.
continent North America
convenedBy Benjamin Harrison administration
James G. Blaine
country United States of America
endDate 1890-04-19
followedBy Second International Conference of American States
historicalPeriod late 19th century
language English
Portuguese
Spanish
officialName First International Conference of American States self-link
organizedBy United States Department of State
participant Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
United States of America
Uruguay
Venezuela
purpose to advance the ideals of Pan-Americanism
to promote economic integration among American states
to promote political cooperation among American states
region Western Hemisphere
result creation of the International Union of American Republics
establishment of the Commercial Bureau of the American Republics
foundation for the Pan American Union
precursor to the Organization of American States
shortName First International Conference of American States self-linksurface differs
surface form: First Pan-American Conference
startDate 1889-10-02
topic Pan-Americanism
arbitration of international disputes
customs tariffs and trade
monetary and banking issues in the Americas
transportation and communications in the Americas

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Pan-Americanism associatedWithEvent First International Conference of American States
First International Conference of American States officialName First International Conference of American States self-link
First International Conference of American States shortName First International Conference of American States self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: First Pan-American Conference