99 years ago today, on September 8, 1926 (August 2, 1926 in the lunar calendar), Germany was allowed to join the League of Nations. On September 8, 1926, Germany took another step in the process of changing its role as an international sinner and becoming a respected member of the international community. This afternoon, German representatives left Berlin for Geneva, where their next step is to strive for a permanent seat in the League of Nations. At noon, the Assembly of the League of Nations unanimously approved Germany's accession to the League of Nations. Differences of opinion within the League of Nations greatly reduced enthusiasm in Geneva. First Brazil withdrew, and Spain also threatened to withdraw from the League of Nations. Because they did not get permanent seats. Some diplomats question whether the League of Nations would have much energy and authority if Britain and the Soviet Union had not joined it.