It all began around WWII when Britain new that eventually Hitler was going invade/attack and that it needed the support/funding of the U.S. if it was to stand a fighting chance. At the time many Americans were not up for war. So the US decided (forced) to remain neutral. After a long meeting the US agreed to 'lend-lease' which meant it would lend money to Britain (assist for the war). But it all turned around when America was attacked at Pearl Harbor. Churchill was believed to be glad for Peal Harbor since he believed that it would force the US to join WWII. Churchill believed that 'for the world to be a safer place the US and Britain need to be/stick together". And for a while (looking through history) I think many Presidents and Prime ministers also believed that.
Realistically speaking even though it is believed that this 'special relationship' has come to an end- the UK and the US will always remain connected in some way or form- through our language, history/blood, lit and films, investment/economies, war/military alliance, legal institutions, etc. Maybe that relation won't be as strong at it one stood but there is no denying that they will continue to influence and take each other into consideration.
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree that even if that title of a 'special relationship' is gone, it doesnt mean that there won't be one. Perhaps people are trying to move it in that direction but I think that our histories are so entwined, it would take lots of time to erase the connection that the US and the UK have, if ever. I would be interested to learn more about the debate for or against preserving said relationship.
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