Freedom from fear

About “Freedom from fear”

Between 1929 and 1945, the American people faced the Great Depression and World War II. Freedom from Fear by David M. Kennedy explores how Americans endured and overcame these challenges. The book explains that the 1930s economic crisis was part of a long history of boom and bust in America. The so-called prosperity of the 1920s was not evenly shared, and many lived in poverty. Roosevelt's New Deal aimed to address the crisis but had both successes and flaws. As the New Deal struggled, global tensions rose. Hitler exploited Germany's economic problems to gain support, while Japan pursued imperial goals. Americans eventually fought in World War II, a conflict that changed the nation's role in the world. Kennedy examines the decisions made during the war and the experiences of ordinary Americans. The book details the challenges of war strategy and the impact of the conflict on the country.