The Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS) is an international agreement between the United States and other countries that outlines certain rights and responsibilities of parties in the event of a military conflict. The declaration was originally proposed by President George Washington in 1794 and since then has been adopted by many nations. It was amended in 1812 to include additional provisions. The DCL RNS is a statement of principles that were designed to prevent full-scale war and to ensure that nations would pursue a policy of non-aggression in their international relations. The document outlines the obligation of signatory nations to refrain from initiating war or other acts of aggression against each other. It also states that signatory nations should not interfere in the internal affairs of other signatory nations and that they should seek peaceful resolutions to disputes. There are two types of Washington Declaration of Non-Surrender (DCL RNS): the General DCL RNS and the Specific DCL RNS. The General DCL RNS contains the core principles of the original document, including the obligation to refrain from initiating war or other acts of aggression. The Specific DCL RNS contains additional provisions that are tailored to the specific parties involved in a dispute. These provisions may include a requirement for the use of diplomatic channels to resolve conflicts, restrictions on the use of force, and restrictions on the deployment of troops.