In 1941, during WWII, President Roosevelt gave a speech concerning the events that were happening in Europe. He announced to the world that America was against Hitler’s actions and would be aiding England during the war. Rossevelts’ speech gave an insight to what he as well as the rest of the world believed in; a free world where people could be safe to live their lives.
Roosevelts’ ,“Four Freedoms” speech given upon Congress gives an idea to us about how he viewed war before the United States joined the allies. President Roosevelt's speech states the four freedoms that the world's nations should have: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from fear, and freedom of want. These freedoms are what are for the people that no one like Hitler and other world leaders should revoke from people. When he mentions these freedoms he says, “ everywhere in the world”, we can understand that Roosevelt deemed the world worthy of their own rights, not just America. Considering that this speech was given prior to Pearl Harbor, his view on assisting the Allies was clear, and he was willing to make strong statements before Congress; it only shows how he wanted to eradicate dictators such as Hitler.
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Lindbergh’s ,“America First” speech is quite the opposite of Roosevelt's views on war; he states that the majority of America doesn’t want to enter war. He believes that the United States should focus on their own politics and issues, not interfere in European conflicts. War shouldn't be a primary issue in America because it has only weakened us; however keep in mind that Pearl Harbor hadn’t occurred yet. So, we can see how Lindbergh views war, and how Europe should defend themselves since America wouldn;t be attacked by the enemy or so he