Foreign Policy

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In 1915, over 100 U.S. citizens died when the Lusitania was sunk, yet President Wilson sought to avoid entering WWI by persuading Germany to halt attacks.

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Treaty/Diplomacy

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In 1917, Germany resumed submarine attacks on unarmed ships despite a pledge to stop. President Wilson sought a war declaration from Congress, leading to U.S. entry into WWI.

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Military

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In 1940, Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance to keep the U.S. out of WWII. Roosevelt sought aid for Great Britain.

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Foreign Aid

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Dec 7, 1941: Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. FDR requested Congress declare war. U.S. entered WWII.

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Military

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To defeat Germany in WWII, Roosevelt collaborated with Britain for a major invasion of Western Europe, appointing General Eisenhower to lead the attack.

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Military

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In 1949, the US and democratic western nations formed NATO for mutual defense against attacks.

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Treaty/Diplomacy

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Post-WWII, the U.S. provided over $13 billion to rebuild nations and support democracies.

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Foreign Aid

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U.S. response to North Korea's invasion of South Korea in 1950 during the Cold War.

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Military

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In 1968, major countries signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Agreement to limit nuclear weapons.

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Treaty/Diplomacy

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In 1990, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. In Jan 1991, Congress authorized President Bush to lead U.S. troops to force Iraqi withdrawal.

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Military