The inception of this program was supported in the "arsenal of democracy" speech, and this successor to Cash and Carry ultimately resulted in over forty-nine billion dollars in aid, mainly to Britain.
The proposal for this program included a comparison to putting out a house fire with a garden hose, and explained why it would not violate the Johnson Act. This program was opposed by a group headed by Robert E. Wood, and among those who expedited its operation were W. Averell Harriman and Maxwell Aitken. Edward Stettinius briefly headed this program, which was also led by Harry Hopkins. The inception of this program was supported in the "arsenal of democracy" speech, and this successor to Cash and Carry ultimately resulted in over forty-nine billion dollars in aid, mainly to Britain. For 10 points, name this program created by a namesake 1941 act that allowed FDR to send war materials to American allies.
The proposal for this program included a comparison to putting out a house fire with a garden hose, and explained why it would not violate the Johnson Act.
lend-lease program [accept Lend-Lease Act]