When was the Atlantic Charter signed and where was it signed?

a. Atlantic Charter:

The Atlantic Charter was signed in 1941 (14 August) on a battleship in an unknown place of the Atlantic Ocean.

b. Two Principles:

The Atlantic Charter contained plans for the post-War world.

One of the principles stated was the right of all peoples to choose their own governments. Second principle was the right of the people to live free from fear and war.

c. Historical Importance:

The signing of the Atlantic Charter was historically important on many a count.

Firstly, it was signed at a
time when Hitler had overrun many countries of Europe including France.

Secondly, it was an important step towards the foundation of the United Nations.

Thirdly, the Charter was historically important because it clearly stated that in order to bring peace and security in the world the signatories to the document should follow a policy of disarmament and should bring down the number of soldiers and the war equipments.

Fourthly, initially two major powers-USA and Britain, signed the document. It became important when Stalin of USSR also put his assent to the Atlantic Charter.