In 1941 President Roosevelt agreed to exchange for the lease of British naval and air bases.In 1941 President Roosevelt agreed to exchange for the lease of British naval and air bases.In 1941 Presiden?

In 1941, President Roosevelt agreed to exchange the lease of British naval and air bases for 50 older destroyers to bolster the British Navy during World War II. This agreement, known as the Destroyers for Bases deal, marked a significant step in U.S. support for the Allies prior to American entry into the war. The exchange was part of Roosevelt's broader strategy to aid Britain while maintaining a position of neutrality.