How the US got involved

The year of U.S. involvement

Period: Jan 1, 1941 to Dec 31, 1941

Introduction to U.S. entrance.
View the war grounds.

Lend - Lease Act

Mar 11, 1941

The Lend - Lease Act was signed into law on this day. Read More

US freezes trade with Japan

Jul 26, 1941

On this day, the US froze trade with Japan. Prior to this (two days before), Japan occupied Indochina, and this was the U.S.'s way of protesting. This was part of what caused Pearl Harbor.

Proposal B sent to Secretary Hull

Nov 20, 1941

Proposal B was sent to Secretary Hull on this day. More on failed diplomacy.
Also read:
Debate Over Joining World War II
Relation of Project to Theme

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on this day. Read more about the attack.

Day of Infamy Speech

Dec 8, 1941

The day that President Roosevelt gave the "Day of Infamy" speech. View the Speech