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March 11, 1941The President is claiming more power in foreign affairs

Map of U.S. aid routes
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“We must be the great arsenal of democracy.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
When Britain stood alone against Hitler’s Nazis, FDR came up with the “Lend-Lease” program to send Britain military supplies. He did it by “executive agreement,” bypassing Congress to make it happen. But most people applauded his statesmanship, and Congress has now made it official.
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