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Who was President during World War II?

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Correct answer

Franklin Roosevelt

  1. A Woodrow Wilson
  2. B Franklin Roosevelt
  3. C Abraham Lincoln
  4. D George Washington

Why this is the answer

FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT (FDR) was President during World War II. USCIS 65/20 Civics Question: 'Who was President during World War II?' — Answer: (Franklin) Roosevelt. FDR led the United States through most of World War II (and the Great Depression before it), serving from 1933 until his death in 1945.

Note: Woodrow Wilson was President during World War I. Knowing the wartime presidents (Wilson—WWI, Roosevelt—WWII) is common citizenship test content.

Source: USCIS Civics 65/20 — President During WWII

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About this topic: American History

Colonial era, independence, the Constitution, slavery and the Civil War, the world wars, civil rights movement, recent events. Key figures, dates, and reasons matter. This is one of 12 Civics (65+ Applicants) questions on american history, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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