In the second part of our deep dive into Franklin Delano Roosevelt, we move from the Great Depression to America’s entry into World War II — a chapter defined by the attack on Pearl Harbor and the president’s resolve in the face of global crisis.

How did FDR navigate the isolationist sentiment at home while confronting fascist regimes abroad? What led to America’s inevitable involvement in the deadliest conflict in human history? And what were the triumphs — and dark contradictions — of FDR’s leadership during this defining era?

Join me, Will Henry, as we unpack the events, decisions, and words that shaped one of the most consequential presidencies in American history.

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