America’s involvement in World War II cannot be mentioned without referring to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States of America, and is the only president to have served more than two consecutive terms in the White House. Much loved by his supporters, Roosevelt was affectionately referred to in many homes across the country as “F.D.R.”
Roosevelt saw the world from an aquatic viewpoint and spent enormous amounts of money and invested large amounts of time in order to create the U.S. Navy Reserve. Under Roosevelt’s care, submarines were perfected, land mines were created, and the United States helped its war time allies, such as Britain, fight off Germany’s numerous attacks. Although Roosevelt saw the untapped potential of the vast sea, he also spent a fair amount of time and money to help boost the U.S. military’s overall status. Investing the government’s time and money into the military proved to be worth the effort and allowed the United States to strategically plan both air and sea combat.
He was a close friend of Winston Churchill’s, and as such Britain remained one of Roosevelt’s primary concerns throughout the war. Often, Roosevelt sent funds to Britain to aide against German attacks. Sometimes these funds were sent in secret, but always with the intention of bettering the allied cause. While helping American allies win the war against Nazi Germany was always near the top of his list, Roosevelt’s heart always seemed to remain close to home as he bravely led the country through the Great Depression. F.D.R’s optimistic, ever-happy attitude often lifted the weary spirits of the American people, but Roosevelt was more than just a confident face. It was under F.D.R’s watch that the creation of numerous aide programs were born, including Social Security, which lent haggard Americans a helping hand during the years of great hunger and lost wages. Although the war has long since passed, Americans have passed on their great appreciation for F.D.R’s fearless leadership, and he consistently remains ranked as one of the top three presidents ever to lead the United States.
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