Franklin Roosevelt: Advisers Cordell Hull Throughout his terms in office, Roosevelt relied heavily on his Secretary of State, Cordell Hull.   Hull and Roosevelt were able to learn from Wilson's mistakes and rectify them as they pursued their own goals, taking strides to include both parties in foreign policy decision making.  Republican governors and other leaders grasped the extended hand of bi-partisanship when, in September 1943, they met at Mackinac Island, Michigan, and pledged their support to an international organization for peace. (Bailey 767) Hull was also able to convince Roosevelt to stray away from post-war alliances, like those that Wilson's advisors opposed. "... this time, in the teeth of impending disaster abroad, Roosevelt tried to throw his influence in the scale without making commitments. Again and again he and Hull called for international cooperation against lawlessness but drew the line at foreign entanglements." (Burns 387). In these ways Hull was able to leave a lasting impression of peace and cooperation that proved to be Wilsonism’s high-water mark.       T. Roosevelt           Wilson      F. Roosevelt          Philosophy          Incidents          Advisers          Evaluation          Citations        Truman        Eisenhower        Kennedy        Johnson        Nixon        Carter        Reagan        Bush

Timeline | Presidents | In-depth | PolicyToday Resources | Discussion | Teachers | About Us Home   This page was created as part of the 2000 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge If you have comments or suggestions, please email the webmaster.