Franklin Roosevelt was in Navy. His experience about International politics/relationships was Great was he was at high post in the Navy. When he became the President of the United States in 1933, He showed that experience in his work. Unfortunately, World War II began in 1939, In that critical situation, His experience was very helpful. He has tremendous Geographical experience so he gave orders to Military Chiefs in very appropriate way. In that way, His experience helped him a lot during the war.
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