In 1931, after the ravages of the Great War and with the Great Depression in full swing, delegates from the British Empire met with leadership from four territories to sign "The Statute of Westminster."  This historic signing became a compromise between the empire and the Dominions, special territories in the empire that had gained some autonomy, to reform their relationship.  This was the beginning of a great experiment in global citizenship that continues to this day.  Though the discussion of forming a Commonwealth of Nations has earlier roots, even into the nineteenth century, this Statute marked the beginning of the formation.  Since then it has been changed to extend its focus and grant special rights and privileges, not only to crown dominions, but to fully independent states.  Though we will only look at a few of these members, all 54 nations within the organization have their own amazing story, struggles, heroes, and views on what it means to be a citizen of this global community.