Lend-Lease Act and U.S. Neutrality

In the lead-up to and during World War II, the United States engaged in several diplomatic and military strategies to both prepare for and respond to the conflict. One significant decision made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the establishment of the Lend-Lease Act in March 1941. This policy allowed the United States to supply its allies with military aid without direct involvement in the war at that time. Understanding the implications of this act is vital to grasp the U.S. strategy in supporting Allied nations during the early stages of the conflict.