The U.S. and the Approach of World War II : The Views of FDR

The U.S. and the Approach of World War II

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The Views of FDR:

Before 1937, FDR was a firm isolationist.
After 1937, he became aware of the threat to U.S. security due to the Panay incident: An American warship was bombed while on the Yangtze R. in China. Secretary of State Cordell Hull demanded an apology from the Japanese and got it.

America Moves Toward War:

FDR calls for peace in a special session of Congress, but also asks for increased defenses. Congress sets aside $1 Billion.
FDR tried to get the dictators to stop the aggressions with personal messages. Hitler joked about the message in the German Reichstag.
FDR also used the MONROE DOCTRINE and ROOSEVELT COROLLARY to protect the Western Hemisphere. The Neutrality Acts were repealed in 1939 to set ups "Zone of Defense" around the America.

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