Day-by-Day Timeline of Events
Thursday, June 13th, 1940
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signs a $1.3 billion dollar commitment to modernize the United States Navy fleet in preparation for possible war.
Tuesday, November 5th, 1940
Franklin Roosevelt is reelected to a third term as President of the United States.
Sunday, December 29th, 1940
Roosevelt's Fireside Chat radio program attempts to strengthen American support for the war against the Axis through supporting the British effort.
Tuesday, March 11th, 1941
President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law allowing the United States government to militarily support - with delayed payments - any and all allies when U.S. interests are threatened.