Question

Was President Roosevelt correct in his belief that a strong military presence promoted global peace?

Answer 1

It seems that President Roosevelt was not correct in his belief that a strong military presence promoted global peace. In the years after the president made this claim, the military presence of many different countries significantly increased. However, conflicts did not reduce. In fact, the stronger armies led to more conflicts all over the world.

Answer 2

President Roosevelt was not correct in his belief that a strong military presence promoted global peace. Strong military presences tend to lead to escalated conflicts.