answersLogoWhite

0

He might have if it was politically expedient. Roosevelt was a great president and wartime leader, but he was also extremely devious and scheming, and liked to pit people against one another. He was a politician.

General MacArthur was Chief of Staff of the US Army when Roosevelt took office (this was the highest general, in command of the entire army) and he continued to serve as Chief of Staff under Roosevelt for more than two years. Ten years later, when told that Roosevelt was dead, MacArthur said "There was a man who never told the truth if a lie would suffice".

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Who quote is the only thing you have to fear is fear itself?

Franklin D. Roosevelt


Who originated quote the only thing you have to fear is fear itself?

Franklin D. Roosevelt


When did Franklin Roosevelt quote happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort?

yes...


What does the quote The only thing we have to fear is fear itself by Franklin D Roosevelt?

This quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt means that fear can be a powerful obstacle, and often it is the fear itself that causes the biggest challenges rather than the actual thing we are fearful of. Roosevelt was encouraging people to overcome their fears and not let them hold them back.


Who said the famous quote the only thing you have to fear is fear it self?

Fear the fear for the fear will make you fear things.


What is the meaning of honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom?

"honesty is the best policy." that is another saying for being truthful. i think thomas Jefferson is trying to say in his quote that without honesty and integrity, there is no wisdom


Where is the quote- The only thing you have to fear is fear is fear itself come from?

Franklin Delanor Roosevelt. First Inaugural address.


Did John Kennedy ever use the quote you have nothing to fear but fear itself?

No, the quote "you have nothing to fear but fear itself" was actually said by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his inaugural address in 1933, not John F. Kennedy. Kennedy did not use this quote in any of his speeches.


Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear it's self''?

Franklin D. Roosevelt In nineteen thirty-three, during the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt sought to give hope with these words. quote from the VOA Special English


Where did Franklin D. Roosevelt said the quote there is nothing to fear but fear itself?

First Inaugural Address March 4, 1933


Who said that the only limit to the realization of tomorrow is your doubts of today?

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, our 32nd president of the USA was the man who stated this quote.


Who said the only thing we have to fearis fear itself?

Franklin D Roosevelt at his first inaugural speech. "The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself!" Speaking of the depression and the prospect of turning the U.S. economy around.Actually Francis Bacon said it about 400 years ago in his essay on Tribute. He was talking about fortune and change of fortune and how a man with fortitude will not be shaken. Whereas a person who is fearful will suffer much by these changes. He referred to fear as the inner enemy and said "Nothing is to be feared but fear itself. Nothing grievous but to yield to grief" FDR probably learned this in grammar schoolIn all reality you are both correct. While Francis Bacon did say this quote, so did Franklin D. Roosevelt. While the quote was quoted from Francis Bacon by Franklin Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt did say it in his inaugural speech so technically, both of you are correct!i have the answer to apex simplifiedConfidence was needed to overcome the Depression.