Historical Events tagged with "cash-and-carry"
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Roosevelt Orders Cash-and-Carry Implementation
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt directed the Customs Service to execute the provisions of the Neutrality Act of 1939. This legislation allowed nations engaged in conflict to purchase military supplies on a cash-and-carry basis, which meant they had to pay upfront and arrange their own transportation. This decision was significant in altering the U.S. stance from strict neutrality and provided much-needed aid to allies. Roosevelt's actions aimed to support Britain and France as they confronted aggression from Nazi Germany while minimizing the risk of U.S. involvement in the war.
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