Morgenthau's Dilemma
Morgenthau fiercely opposed the State Department's plan to quickly rehabilitate Germany, fearing it would lead to rearmament and future threats to Europe. His passionate intervention in foreign policy, despite not being his purview, caused significant tension, even leading to the resignation of the Secretary of State. Roosevelt's tough stance on Germany contrasted sharply with more lenient approaches, as Morgenthau sought allies like Churchill's assistant to push for a more stringent post-war strategy.In this clip
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