FDR on Lying: Creating a Reason to Go to War

Name: FDR on Lying: Creating a Reason to Go to War
Uploaded: 2011-11-01T13:00:00Z
Duration: P129S
Description: President Roosevelt did not tell Congress or the American people the truth behind the Greer incident that led to US involvement in World War II. "I am perfectly willing to mislead and tell untruths if it will help win the war," FDR told a friend.

Clip: Season 24 | 2m 9s

President Roosevelt did not tell Congress or the American people the truth behind the Greer incident that led to US involvement in World War II. "I am perfectly willing to mislead and tell untruths if it will help win the war," FDR told a friend.

Aired: 10/31/11

Rating: NR

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