Lend-Lease Act

The Lend-Lease Act was a U.S. policy enacted in 1941 during World War II to provide military aid to Allied nations. Instead of direct loans, the U.S. supplied weapons, food, and equipment to countries like Britain, the Soviet Union, and China, with the expectation that they would repay or return the items after the war. This act marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, moving from neutrality to active support of the Allies, and helped bolster their efforts against Axis powers. It facilitated wartime cooperation and strengthened alliances, ultimately contributing to the defeat of Nazi Germany and its allies.