The next day, President Roosevelt summoned Secretary of State Hull, Secretary of the Navy Swanson, Secretary of the Navy Dern, and Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau.
"Gentlemen, I have come up with a plan for the United States' future development. If it succeeds, it will allow us to emerge from the economic crisis very quickly," President Roosevelt said.
"Mr. President, what method?" Hull asked.
"Starting now, we will intensify our armaments expansion. In a short time, we will multiply our military strength!" President Roosevelt said.
Everyone present was immediately shaken. None of them were fools, and they instantly understood President Roosevelt's intentions. No one voiced an opinion. With only a little thought, they knew there was no other way. Otherwise, the economic crisis would continue, inflicting even greater losses upon the United States.
"Mr. President, are we preparing for war?" Secretary of War Ron asked.
More than a decade ago, the German fleet had attacked their homeland, causing enormous losses to the United States. Americans had always regarded it as an unbearable humiliation. Over the years, they had constantly worked to improve their military strength. However, in order to avoid provoking the Germans too severely, their pace had not been fast.
Secretary of the Navy Swanson was especially excited. Many shipyards on the United States' East Coast had been destroyed, dealing a devastating blow to American shipbuilding capacity. Under such circumstances, although the American Navy had continued to develop over the years, it was undoubtedly still a long way from becoming a powerful navy. If the United States began expanding its armaments now, it would undoubtedly mean that the American Navy's great development was about to begin.
"Yes, you could put it that way. This economic crisis has dealt us a heavy blow. The Germans will not let this opportunity