SAT 11 MAY 1940
President Roosevelt issues proclamations (1) recognizing the state of war that exists between Germany and Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; (2) proclaiming American neutrality in the conflict; and (3) restricting belligerent submarines from using American ports and territorial waters, exclusive of the Panama Canal Zone.
British and French troops occupy CuraƧao and Aruba, Netherlands West Indies. President Roosevelt announces that these actions are not contrary to the Monroe Doctrine.
Monday, May 11, 2015
F.D.R. & The Monroe Doctrine
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