Treaty of Portsmouth facts for kids

The Treaty of Portsmouth was a very important agreement that officially ended the Russo-Japanese War. This war happened between 1904 and 1905. The treaty was signed on September 5, 1905, in the United States.

The signing took place after many talks at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The treaty was named after the nearby city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The President of the United States at the time, Theodore Roosevelt, helped a lot with these talks. Because of his efforts to bring peace, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ending the Russo-Japanese War

The Russo-Japanese War was a big conflict between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan. It was fought mostly over control of Manchuria and Korea. Japan had won several important battles, but the war was very costly for both sides.

Both countries were tired of fighting. They were also running out of money and resources. They needed a way to stop the war and make peace. That's where President Roosevelt stepped in to help.

Roosevelt's Role in Peace

US President Theodore Roosevelt saw a chance to help end the fighting. He invited representatives from both Russia and Japan to the United States. His goal was to get them to talk and find a way to agree on peace.

The negotiations were not easy. The two sides had many disagreements. But Roosevelt worked hard to keep them talking. He helped them find common ground and make compromises. His efforts were key to getting the treaty signed.

Signing the Treaty

The peace talks happened during August 1905. They took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. After weeks of discussions, the Treaty of Portsmouth was finally signed on September 5, 1905.

The treaty officially ended the war. It also set out the terms for peace between Russia and Japan. This included agreements about who would control certain territories. It was a major event in world history.

Images for kids

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  Japan-Russia Treaty of Peace, or "Treaty of Portsmouth", September 5, 1905. Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

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  Ratification of the Peace Treaty between Japan and Russia, November 25, 1905

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  Treaty Building in 1912

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  Envoy reception

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  Key to envoy reception

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  Hotel Wentworth, c. 1906

See also

In Spanish: Tratado de Portsmouth (1905) para niños