A long, six year conflict sparked the creation of several leaders who went down in history. This was World War II, one of the most widespread and deadly wars. Involving over 30 countries, World War II ended with a lot of change. Many people were forced to step up and make decisions for their countries. This is what helped produce the leaders we know from the war today. Germany was both politically and economically unstable before the war which led to the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. As the mastermind of the “Final Solution” and the invasion of Poland he involved many other leaders into what became WWII. One of these was Winston Churchill who as the Prime Minister of Great Britain was trying to do whatever he could for his country to lead
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Roosevelt became president Of the United States just in time for major foreign conflicts to arise. As Europe began falling in the late 1930’s Roosevelt began to realise he would eventually have to become involved and send in troops at some point. When France fell due to the invasion of the Germans in 1941 Roosevelt knew for sure now. Knowing this ran for a third term because he knew he was the man that could lead the nation through a crisis such as this. He went on to win the third term in 1940 and a fourth term in 1944. This goes to show FDR’s immense leadership qualities that were wanted by the American people because he is the only American president ever to serve more than two terms. (Frost, Bob) On December 7, 1941 was the bombing at Pearl Harbor. Japan did this after becoming involved in the war with the Germans. Historian David Fromkin wrote, “the nation as a whole saw what was at stake, nothing less than all the future of the human race.” Roosevelt knew this and still had no fear of the negative future that could be ahead. This was because he had a certain faith in democracy and undeniable courage. His skills in assigning men to the right tasks and World War I training were attributes to making him an outstanding wartime leader. These qualities were a major contribution to the Allied Power’s success in World War II. This victory help Roosevelt achieve his dream of creating the United Nations, as well. (Frost, Bob) Franklin D. Roosevelt 's undeniable wartime leadership led the United states to both victory and international
Roosevelt became president Of the United States just in time for major foreign conflicts to arise. As Europe began falling in the late 1930’s Roosevelt began to realise he would eventually have to become involved and send in troops at some point. When France fell due to the invasion of the Germans in 1941 Roosevelt knew for sure now. Knowing this ran for a third term because he knew he was the man that could lead the nation through a crisis such as this. He went on to win the third term in 1940 and a fourth term in 1944. This goes to show FDR’s immense leadership qualities that were wanted by the American people because he is the only American president ever to serve more than two terms. (Frost, Bob) On December 7, 1941 was the bombing at Pearl Harbor. Japan did this after becoming involved in the war with the Germans. Historian David Fromkin wrote, “the nation as a whole saw what was at stake, nothing less than all the future of the human race.” Roosevelt knew this and still had no fear of the negative future that could be ahead. This was because he had a certain faith in democracy and undeniable courage. His skills in assigning men to the right tasks and World War I training were attributes to making him an outstanding wartime leader. These qualities were a major contribution to the Allied Power’s success in World War II. This victory help Roosevelt achieve his dream of creating the United Nations, as well. (Frost, Bob) Franklin D. Roosevelt 's undeniable wartime leadership led the United states to both victory and international