Secret discussions between United States and British military staff members on American, British and Canadian (ABC) military coordination in the event of U.S. entry into World War II. The conference took place in Washington, D.C. from January 29, 1941 to March 27, 1941. * America's territorial interest was in the Western Hemisphere * The security of the British Commonwealth must be maintained in all circumstance including the retention of a Far East position * Security of sea communications between Allied Powers was essential Offensive policies included: