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[–]hennaojisan 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

As a college freshman, my old history professor told us about going to see FDR give a speech. He was shocked to see two burly guys pick up FDR in his wheelchair and lift him up to a special podium. Back then it wasn't common knowledge that he needed a wheelchair. Of course, there is nothing wrong with being disabled but it was hushed up.

[–]Jesus 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

FDR was a warcriminal.

[–]hennaojisan 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

He and his gang manipulated Japan into attacking Pearl Harbor. Thanks to the UK, the Japanese code had been cracked so the Allies knew every move they were going to make. In fact, the Allies had to be extra careful not to let on that they knew what was going on all along.