Joseph Kennedy, United States Ambassador to England, in a speech on January 18, 1941, agreed with Roosevelt’s policy of aid to the allies. He thought the best way to reconcile the two sides of the intervention debate was to focus on what was best for the United States. He agreed with Roosevelt that aiding the allies gave the United States more time to rearm and reorganize military forces and supplies. For example, farmers could use the extra time to increase food crops and food surpluses. Industries could stockpile needed raw materials and refit assembly lines to manufacture tanks and planes. He agreed with Roosevelt that the president and military advisors should decide the amount of America’s aid and citizens should trust them. He argued, if Germany gets access
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To Lindbergh, the issue was black and white. His opposition hinged on American security, possible loss of American troops and the Americans’ lack of war preparations. Roosevelt carefully considered all sides of the issue. In the President’s view, the best way to secure America’s future was to stop the aggressors in Europe and Asia. He saw a moral duty to other people in the world. Lindbergh did not consider a moral obligation aspect in his view of the conflict. In his argument, Europe could fend for themselves. He cited that America’s forefathers left Europe to get away from European tyrants. Roosevelt saw an opportunity, free societies to work together for the betterment of all in the post-war years. He felt a moral new order based on rights and freedoms for all human beings was the best path to American peace and security. Kennedy had the most experience in war-torn England and Europe. He could see the advantages and disadvantages of both sides of the debate. He sided with Roosevelt on aid to the allies but agreed with Lindbergh that the nation should not go to war with Germany if
To Lindbergh, the issue was black and white. His opposition hinged on American security, possible loss of American troops and the Americans’ lack of war preparations. Roosevelt carefully considered all sides of the issue. In the President’s view, the best way to secure America’s future was to stop the aggressors in Europe and Asia. He saw a moral duty to other people in the world. Lindbergh did not consider a moral obligation aspect in his view of the conflict. In his argument, Europe could fend for themselves. He cited that America’s forefathers left Europe to get away from European tyrants. Roosevelt saw an opportunity, free societies to work together for the betterment of all in the post-war years. He felt a moral new order based on rights and freedoms for all human beings was the best path to American peace and security. Kennedy had the most experience in war-torn England and Europe. He could see the advantages and disadvantages of both sides of the debate. He sided with Roosevelt on aid to the allies but agreed with Lindbergh that the nation should not go to war with Germany if