American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky
The Continuing Global Struggle America and World War II (1941-1945)
We tightened security.
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American Defenders of Land, Sea & Sky The Continuing Global Struggle America and World War II (1941-1945) |
We tightened security. |
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The White House European rulers of the past lived behind high walls or far away from their people in country estates. As part of the democratic ideal, the house and grounds of the White House were designed to be open and accessible to the American people. Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House both before and during World War II. When Roosevelt was re-elected to a fourth term of office in 1944, the war was not yet over. For security reasons, the formal oath of office was given inside the White House. This was the first time that a President was not inaugurated outdoors in a public ceremony. In 1985, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated inside because of sub-zero weather conditions. The inauguration was televised; however many events, such as the traditional parade, had to be cancelled. |
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