How did Franklin D. Roosevelt help the Western Allies before 1941?

Answer 1

Before the United States officially entered the war at the end of 1941, then president Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the Allies by providing them with supplies through the Lend Lease Act, which started in 1941 and played a pivotal role in the eventual success of the Allies in World War II.

Answer 2

He told his people that he was doing everything to avoid war. He gave military assistance to Britain. First through the destroyer-base exchange, then through the lend-lease program, and finally by ordering American Naval Vessels to escort convoys.

Answer 3

FDR "lent" weapons and supplies to Britain during the war before the U.S. entered. I put a quote on lent because usually when you lend something you expect it to be brought back or to be payed for eventually. He said he was "lending" these because the U.S. was trying to stay neutral in the war. As it turns out we never charged Britain for these supplies and things like tanks or airplanes that had been destroyed couldn't exactly be returned.