Neil's AP American Blog

Truman makes a point to emphasize that due to the changing world stage, the foreign policy of the US must also adapt. The first situation he brings to light is that Greece has requested financial assistance. He mentions that Greece has been torn apart by the war and is in need of the assistance they requested. He notes that the UK and the UN cannot give as much aid now, and that we can step up and help them. He also believes turkey deserves the same help as Greece. He states the rights he thinks all nations should have, which are very similar to the 14 points.    The marshall plan follows this doctrine.

This action taken by President Roosevelt enables the secretary of defense to authorize military zones. This was for the purpose of preventing sabotage and espionage from the Japanese people following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. While this is not blatantly stated, it gives military officials the ability to decide who to move and for how long provided that those who were moved had food, water, and other basic necessities. The Patriot Act also undermined personal rights for the purpose of national security.

This declaration was specifically against the axis powers of japan, italy, and germany on december 8, 1941, as a response to the "day that will live in infamy" (pearl harbor). FDR notes the deliberation and reckless actions of the Japanese and notes that is now the duty of America to go to war. He also emphasizes that this war will be fought so that no more conflicts such as these exist. Wilson also said that he would fight this war to end future wars.

Sox, a first generation Japanese American, shares striking stories of her life. One of the most notable is when her family is forced to liquidate all of their possessions at strikingly low prices to make as much money as possible. Additionally, it was equally memorable and deplorable that these Japanese Americans once had to live in horse stalls that were still lingering with traces of the horse due to executive order 9066. The patriot act denies also denies basic american rights under the guise of national security.

Roosevelt begins his address by saying that he knows everyone expects him to talk about the Great Depression, which is the most monumental event currently in the nation. He talks with some optimism, saying that America will continue to endure this hardship as it has in the past through other challenges. After speaking on the issues that caused the depression such as corruption and then the issues Americans are facing, he speaks on how he intends to solve the issue. He stresses the need for more jobs, and that once corrupt industries need to be regulated so that this tragedy does not happen again. He ends his speech by asking for God's blessing. President obama also eas elected during a financial crisis, and provided optimism to the nation.

This pact, otherwise known as the pact of paris, was constructed to further prevent world conflict as the treaty of versailles was lacking in its duties. This treaty was named after Briand, who strongly opposed conflict between the US and France, and Kellogg, the US Secretary of State. A total of 62 countries ratified this treaty, with 15 initial signees. This treaty also failed when Japan invaded Manchuria as nobody aided the Chinese with resources, and thus the path to another war treaded onward. The treaty of versailles attempted to accomplish the same thing, however it fell out of favor in the US