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The Role of the President in Preventing Atrocities
1:02:46 - 1:09:08 (06:22)
The President's role is to rise above natural human tendencies and empathize with the suffering of those who are different. In the context of World War II, many people could have done a lot to stop Hitler and prevent the atrocities committed by Stalin, but failed to do so.
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While leaders like FDR could have potentially stopped Hitler earlier, it is important to remember the atrocities committed under Stalin's regime that often go unspoken.
1:02:46 - 1:06:19 (03:32)
Stalin
Summary
While leaders like FDR could have potentially stopped Hitler earlier, it is important to remember the atrocities committed under Stalin's regime that often go unspoken.
ChapterThe Role of the President in Preventing Atrocities
Episode#180 – Jeremi Suri: History of American Power
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
FDR's role as president was to rise above the human inclination to protect and empathize with those who were suffering.
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FDR, WWII
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FDR's role as president was to rise above the human inclination to protect and empathize with those who were suffering. Despite being a heroic president, he did not do enough to save the lives of Jews during WWII.