One method FDR used to keep America safe was to make Isolationism an practice for the country. Isolationism is the idea of not becoming involved with conflicts going on outside of the country. FDR knew this would be a sensitive strategy, and needed to be careful with how he proceeded in isolation from certain countries. Before the Axis Powers became a threat closer to home, America was dealing with its own issues. FDR felt isolationism was the best course of action for a few reasons. One reason is that America was still recovering from what befell them in previous years. The United States was still recovering from the Great Depression, a time period that destroyed the economic success and the employment rate. Another reason the FDR decided isolationism was the best path to take was that intervening in that situation was not an American ideal at the time. In that time period, America was still following the precedent of George Washington that the United States should not get involved in international affairs unless it has a direct effect on America itself. Both these ideas were plenty of reason to keep FDR and America away from the chaos going on overseas. Taking the path of isolationism was the safest choice at this point, we could focus on fixing our own internal problems and keep ourselves safe and away from danger with FDR's choice.
The political cartoon to the right shows what it is like for a country to metaphorically block itself off with Isolationism
Citation: Isolationism Political Cartoon. 1930. political cartoon, America.politicalcartoons.com. Web. 27 May 2014.
Citation: Isolationism Political Cartoon. 1930. political cartoon, America.politicalcartoons.com. Web. 27 May 2014.