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Soviet Union Recieves diplomatic recognition
On November 6, the U.S under the Roosevelt presidency extended diplomatic recognition to the Soviet Union hoping t keep a peaceful relationship with the country. -
Address by Secretary of State
Cordell Hull warned the country of dangers of the international situation. Secretary Hull stated that dictatorship had taken over the place of democracies and warned a war would be on its way. -
Warnings from Minister of Austria
George Messersmith warned that the Nazis had their eyes on the eastern frontier. When secretary Hull spoke with Luther, the German ambassador, Luther denied all accuastions of unitting with Western Eurupoe. -
Secretary Hull and the Italian Ambassador
After Italy's attack on Ethiopia in October, the Italian ambassador, Rosso, contacted Secretary Hull. Hull stated that Italy didn't think of the serious consequences that were to come with the war before attacking. Italy continued their attack and on May5, 1936 the capitol of Ethiopia fell to its invaders. -
Civil conflict in Spain
After the outbreak of a civil conflict in Spain, the United States wanted to keep promoting peace and avoid involvement in situations that involved war. Because of this policy, in August, the U.S announced that they would not export arms to Spain during this conflict. -
Roosevelt's Address in New York
While delivering an address in New York, President Roosevelt stated that the U.S was ready to assist foreign countries in their movements to stop the break out of a war. He also stated that he was stopping all political commitments that might drag the U.S in any foreign wars. -
Bombing of Panay
On December 12, a United States gunboat, Panay, was bombed by the Japanese aircraft on the Yangtze River. Two days later the Japanese Minister sent a note apologizing for the incident. -
President Roosevelt's address to Hitler and Mussolini
Roosevelt sent out a personal message to Hitler and Mussolini appealing to maintain peace. The message stated that there were millions of people living in fear of a new war beginning. Neither Hitler or Mussolini responded. -
Neutrality from the war
After Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, France and Great Britain declared war on Germany beginning the European War. Roosevelt declared the neutrality of the United States at the start of the unfortunate events taking place in Europe. -
Revision of the Neutrality Act
Roosevelt asked congress to revise the Neutrality Act. The Nazi's up until this point had attacked most of Europe and sunk many U.S submarines. The president now wanted to equip national vessels with arms.
