Wendell Willkie visits London, Cairo, and China as envoy for Franklin Roosevelt in early 1940s

Wendell Willkie visits London, Cairo, and China as envoy for Franklin Roosevelt in early 1940s

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President Roosevelt appointed Wilkie as a special emissary to visit England, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and China, showcasing his belief in democracy by crossing political lines. Wilkie's mission was a success, and his experiences were documented in the book 'One World', which sold over a million copies.

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1.

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Who was offered a diplomatic mission by President Roosevelt?

A military general

A man of courage

A renowned scientist

A famous author

2.

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Which regions were included in the diplomatic mission?

North America and Asia

South America and Australia

England, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and China

Europe and Africa

3.

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What was President Roosevelt's approach to political barriers?

He avoided them

He crossed them

He reinforced them

He ignored them

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What was the outcome of the man's return to Washington?

It was a failure

It was unnoticed

It was triumphant

It was controversial

5.

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What was the title of the book documenting the mission?

Diplomatic Travels

A World Apart

Global Journey

One World