Franklin D Roosevelt Discusses Security And Role Of Dakar

The video discusses the strategic importance of Dakar during WWII, highlighting the American government's concerns over Nazi submarine attacks in the South Atlantic. It covers the President's proclamation about the war nearing the Western Hemisphere and the potential threat to the United States. The video also details Dakar's military significance, including the presence of French forces and foreign Legion reinforcements.

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