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President Franklin D. Roosevelt had been keeping an eye on the ever increasing militancy of the Axis powers. However, Americans wanted no part of the war and Congress had enacted several neutrality and isolationist acts. With sympathies lying with Britain and France, FDR managed to soften the neutrality laws that allowed the US to supply weapons to the Allies. All neutrality ended, however, with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
He felt adamant about helping Europe gain their freedom back from the Nazis and to stop the Holocaust (yes he knew about it and so did Winston Churchill). He knew it would be more difficult to stop the Nazis than the Japanese and he dedicated about 2/3 of the budget, men, manpower, and military to defeating the Nazis.
He had risked impeachment trying to aid Europe so you can see how much he cared about Britain and Europe's perilous dilemma.
He had been in touch with Winston Churchill for a long time. He knew of the atrocities the Germans were committing in the European nations and that Britain was as risk. He wanted to help them. He certainly never had any notion to fight Japan but he had no choice in the matter.
Yes and no. He had to try to keep the US appearing neutral while assisting Britain. However he was just waiting for an excuse to declare war that the American people would accept. He expected sooner or later the Axis would give him one and Japan did on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor.
he wanted us out. he did not like being in a war. his wife on the other hand, thought it be important that we should help in foreign affairs. the won her the title: "First Lady of the World"
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Who is president of the US during World War 1?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Why was Franklin D. Roosevelt important during the war?
Franklin Roosevelt was important during the war because he sent troops to attack and start world war II after Pearl Harbour attack I think that Franklin Roosevelt was important during the war because he sent troops to fight.
Who was nickname Franklin D. Roosevelt?
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Which side was Franklin D. Roosevelt in World War 2?
I think you will find he was pretty much on the US sude
What was Franklin D. Roosevelt greatest accomplishment?
Franklin D. Roosevelt had two major accomplishments, the great depression in the 1930s and world war II
Which president declared war on japan?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The new deal was initiated by witch president?
The New Deal was Franklin Roosevelt's program for stimulating the economy.
Which president signed the Social Security bill?
fdr Franklin D. Roosevelt for the ones that dont know what that sais..
Did Franklin D. Roosevelt love Eleanor?
yes I think
Who was President of the US at the beginning of World War?
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Whose nickname was Franklin D Roosevelt?
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