Who was in power in America in 1940?

In 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President of the United States, having been in office since March 1933. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was serving his third term after being re-elected in 1936. The country was navigating the challenges of the Great Depression and the growing tensions of World War II in Europe. Roosevelt's leadership during this period focused on economic recovery and preparing the nation for potential involvement in the conflict.