The American Presidential Election of 1944

The video covers the 1944 U.S. presidential election, highlighting the impact of WWII on American politics. It discusses the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. entry into the war, and FDR's decision to run for a fourth term. The Democratic Party's internal struggles over vice-presidential candidates and the Republican nomination battle are explored. FDR's victory and its historical significance, including the subsequent constitutional amendment limiting presidential terms, are also discussed.

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