The "Fourteen Points" was a statement of principles for peace proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson in January 1918 during World War I. The points aimed to address the causes of the war and promote a fair and lasting peace. Key ideas included open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, and the self-determination of nations. These points were presented to the world as a basis for negotiating the end of the war. Although they influenced the Treaty of Versailles, many of Wilson's ideas were not fully implemented, leading to ongoing tensions in Europe and contributing to the outbreak of World War II.