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Although the United States spent the first years of WW2 under neutrality, the Lend Lease Act essentially ended the policy of nonintervention. This act gave President Roosevelt the right to direct war material to the war effort in Europe as long as it was done in the defense of the United States. It was not yet an entrance into the war, but it certainly paved the way.
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As the world entered war, the United States was determined to remain neutral. Although it did support its allies through loopholes, it wasn't until the attack on Pearl Harbor when the United States entered World War II. This attack enraged Americans, as it happened unexpectedly and while peaceful negotiations were still occurring between the Japanese and Americans.
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Once the United States declared war, a massive draft and mobilization effort commenced. Men who were drafted moved to bases for training, and women entered the workforce. Rosie the Riveter became a symbol of hard work and feminism as the mobilization effort took place.
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Not everyone benefited from the war's mobilization effort. This attempt to unite the nation and prepare it for war led to the internment of around 90% of the Japanese-American population in the united States. Japanese-American citizens suffered the most, however, discrimination and prejudice continued to plague the nation as social tension escalated as job competition and nationalism became centerpieces in civilians lives.
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The Allies began their invasion of western Europe on what is famously known as D-day. Soldiers landed in Normandy, France, and after a bloody battle, gained control of the region. This event marked the turn of the war, especially since the Soviet Union had defeated Germany. By then, Germany was facing pressure from both sides strategically, and from the inside, as their control and resources dwindled dramatically.