The year 1940 refers to a significant period in American history when the presidential election took place, and Franklin D. Roosevelt was running for his third term as President of the United States.
Related terms
World War II: Refers to the global conflict that began in 1939 and lasted until 1945, involving many countries around the world.
Isolationism: A policy or belief that a country should avoid involvement or alliances with other nations, especially in foreign conflicts.
Lend-Lease Act: A law passed by Congress in 1941 that allowed the United States to provide military aid to Allied nations during World War II.