Roosevelt to Truman Flashcards
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt? And when does he die?
32nd President of the USA from 1933-1945
Notably one of the most popular presidents in American history - led the US through the Great Depression and WW2
FDR dies on the 12th April, 1945
Who was Harry S Truman? What were his flaws after succeeding FDR?
33rd President of the USA from 1945-1952
Presidency was wrecked with political turmoil - both from international crisis and economic instability
Staunch anti-communist yet inexperience in foreign policy
What does Eleanor Roosevelt say to Truman once FDR has died? What did she mean by this?
‘Is there anything we can do for YOU? For you are the one in trouble now.’
Truman had succeeded FDR without an election - he was not as popular as FDR and barely had time to formulate an extensive range of policies before assuming office
What was the key difference between FDR and Truman when it came to their relationship with the USSR?
FDR was willing to negotiate with Stalin (USSR) whereas Truman was a lot less willing which ultimately leads to his policies on containing communism globally
