The charter set out the aims and principles that the two leaders believed should be followed after World War II. It was a statement of common principles and intentions that laid the foundation for the postwar world.
The commitments made in the Atlantic Charter included:
* The right of all people to live in peace and security, free from fear and want
* The right of all people to choose their own form of government
* Economic cooperation between nations to ensure prosperity
* Disarmament and the peaceful resolution of conflicts
* The establishment of a lasting peace that would prevent future wars
The Atlantic Charter was a significant agreement that helped to shape the postwar world. It laid the foundation for the United Nations, which was established in 1945 to promote international peace and security.