What role did Carl Vinson and Richard B. Russell play in World War II?
A)They used their power as U.S. Senators to increase Air Force spending during World War II.
B)They were governors who helped to sell war bonds and encourage enlistment in the armed forces.
C)They were challengers to Franklin Roosevelt because they wanted the U.S. to stay out of the war.
D)They were powerful Congressmen who help improve the U.S. military and to have military bases built in Georgia.
Answer: They were powerful Congressmen who help improve the U.S. military and to have military bases built in Georgia.
Explanation: Legislative. Vinson was a Representative in the U.S. House, while Russell was in the U.S. Senate.
