LAD #36 Truman Doctrine

Post WW2, there was still several instances where tension was felt between the USSR and America. The Truman Doctrine is seen as a response to the tension that was felt in America, Russia and Greece. As a result of the soviet blockade over Greece, the Truman Doctrine was created to show the United States need to join in helping Greece and also preserving their democracy.As a result of the Truman Doctrine, the US was seen as the world guardian preserving democracy for those nations who needed it.

LAD #35 FDR's Executive Order #9066

FDR's executive order #9066 was an order that FDR and his commanders were never before allowed to do, and that was allowing the Japanese to be put in internment camps, separated from other civilians and also allowed our government to keep them under surveillance. Of course this was a violation of these citizens rights but it was seen as a necessary step to keep the American people safe. Germans and Italians were also allowed to be ordered around for the supposed safety of our American people. This caused several American people to be livid by the poor treatment of the several thousand immigrants who were new to this country.

LAD #34 FDR's Declaration of War

On December 8th 1941, FDR made the famous speech after the bombing at pearl harbor asking congress to declare war as a response to this act of terrorism. FDR was confident in our militaries power of our military combined with our country joining together could result in a defeat of the Japanese. By asking congress what could possibly happen if we allowed the Japanese to get away with this and receive no punishment. The bombing of pearl harbor along with the other violent acts done by the Japanese, FDR along with the rest of America felt that it was necessary to defeat the Japanese and get America back on track to regain their title as the worlds superpower and make the Japanese pay for their actions.

LAD #33 FDR's First Inaugural Address

Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address goes down as one of the most memorable speeches of all time, his famous quote "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" has served as a guideline and source of motivation for many after his famous speech. He began to talk about The Great Depression and how it doesn't have to be as bad as people are making it seem. This first address showed to our nation that FDR was an optimistic leader who could take our country out of a depression and to levels never before. He mentions the poor condition of our country at the present time yet he mentions the possibilities of where we could be in the future. FDR suggests several solutions to the problems such as making more farming goods and decreasing the overall cost of the government. He finishes by saying electing a strong leader was key to lead the nation out of a crisis and back on their feet again.

LAD #32 Kellogg-Briand Pact

This was a treaty signed by the United States and eleven other nations regarding the reunification of was as an instrument of national policy. And any nation that signed the treaty for their own benefit then they would be denied benefits of the treaty. This was to benefits and hopefully cause a decline in war, the United States were responsible for holding up the original treaty and any other nations added would be included. A year later, four more countries would be added, this was all created by Frank B. Kellogg and Reaffirmed by Henry L. Stimson.