Franklin D. Roosevelt - December 29, 1940 - On the "Arsenal of Democracy"
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President Franklin Roosevelt addresses the nation on the dangers of isolationism. He speaks about the imperialistic objectives of the Axis Powers and recounts their actions and deeds consistent with those objectives. He describes the alien philosophy and mindset of Nazi ideology, and of the proximity of the danger; all of which leading to the necessity for the United States to be the arsenal of democracy and to support those fighting the Axis forces. Roosevelt also speaks to the domestic ramifications and other concerns.