VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > C. Europe, 1919–1945 > 10. Switzerland > 1920, Feb. 13
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1920, Feb. 13
 
The declaration of London, by which the League council agreed that Switzerland should not be obliged to take part in military sanctions under the terms of the covenant.  1
 
March 8
 
Switzerland formally joined the League.  2
 
May 16
 
Nevertheless, a plebiscite arranged to decide the issue showed a vote of only 416,000 in favor as against 323,000 opposed to joining the League.  3
 
 
 
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