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In History / High School | 2014-02-27

How did most Americans feel about Roosevelt's "Destroyers for Bases" deal?

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Senator Arthur Vandenberg called Roosevelt's deal the most arbitrary and dictatorial action ever taken by an US president.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Americans reacted differently to Roosevelt's 'Destroyers for Bases' deal, with some supporting it as necessary for national defense and aid for Britain, while others, notably isolationists, criticized it for perceived overreach by the President. The debate highlighted the division in American opinion regarding involvement in World War II. Key figures like Senator Arthur Vandenberg voiced strong opposition, signaling significant concerns about executive power.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-02-06

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