The World Court League was formed on December 30, 1915, with John Hays Hammond as president. They lobbied for the formation of the International Court of Justice.[1]

World Court League in 1916. Seated from left to right are: Emerson McMillin, John Hays Hammond, and Nicholas Murray Butler. Standing from left to right are: Henry Clews, Henry Riggs Rathbone, and John Wesley Hill

1915 personnel and first meeting attendees

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1917 personnel

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  • Samuel T. Dutton, general secretary, 1917

1919 personnel

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Presidents

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References

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  1. ^ a b "World's Court League". A League of Nations. 1919.
  2. ^ "Taft Quits As Head Of World's Court. Withdraws Because of Confusion Between It and the League to Enforce Peace. Remains Active In Latter. Resignation, Presented More Than a Month Ago, is Accepted with Regret". New York Times. January 13, 1917. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
  3. ^ The World Court, October 1916, p. 210