Cold War: The Grand Alliance - Roosevelt's Attitudes in 1945 🕊️ A-level History Learning & Revision

In this episode, we’ll examine Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision for the post-war world, focusing on US-Soviet cooperation. We’ll discuss his support for a strong United Nations, self-determination for nations like Poland, and decolonisation efforts. We’ll also explore his commitment to free trade and the rapid demobilisation of US forces. Finally, we’ll look at how his death in April 1945 brought Harry Truman to power, leading to a more confrontational approach towards the USSR, and consider whether Roosevelt’s policies could have fostered better relations with Stalin.

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