Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fireside Chats were a series of radio broadcasts delivered by the 32nd President of the United States to the American people during the turbulent years of the Great Depression and World War II. FDR used this innovative form of communication to…
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The Lend-Lease Act, enacted by the United States on March 11, 1941, marked a significant shift in the nation’s foreign policy leading up to its direct involvement in World War II. This landmark legislation was a pivotal step in providing military and economic assistance…
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On February 20, 1943, The Saturday Evening Post published the first of Norman Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, a series of illustrations inspired by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address. In that speech, Roosevelt outlined his vision for a world based…
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On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, granting the military broad authority to exclude individuals from designated areas. Though the order did not explicitly mention Japanese Americans, it became the legal basis for one of the most severe violations…
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On January 23, 1941, Charles Lindbergh, the renowned aviator celebrated for his groundbreaking 1927 solo transatlantic flight, delivered a controversial speech before the U.S. Congress. In his testimony, Lindbergh advocated for a neutrality pact with Nazi Germany, a stance that would polarize public opinion…
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On January 20, 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John Nance Garner began their second terms as President and Vice President of the United States. This marked the first time a presidential inauguration occurred on January 20, a change brought about by the 20th Amendment…
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On January 6, 1941, Congress heard one of the most iconic speeches in American history. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, delivered what became known as the Four Freedoms Speech. This speech was part of his State of the Union…
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On November 5, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt made history as the only U.S. president elected to a third term. His unprecedented victory was driven by both his popularity and the nation’s unique circumstances. Since he first took office in 1933, Roosevelt had focused on…
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On October 30, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved $1 billion in Lend-Lease aid to Allied nations, marking a pivotal point in the United States’ role in World War II. This decision expanded the scope of the Lend-Lease Act, passed by Congress in March…
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On October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur made good on his promise and waded ashore on Leyte Island in the Philippines. Nearly three years prior, the charismatic general had been forced to leave the islands after the Japanese invasion, but he made a promise…
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