A phrase used by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II, describing the United States as a supplier of war materials to Allied nations fighting against Axis powers.
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Lend-Lease Act: This was a law passed in 1941 that allowed the U.S. to lend or lease war supplies to any nation deemed vital for the defense of America.
War Production Board: Established by FDR during WWII, this agency supervised war production, including manufacturing and procurement of war materials.
Selective Service System: The system used in the U.S. for conscription (compulsory enlistment) into military service, particularly active during WWII.