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250 Years of America - 1941 - A Nation Mobilizes On Dec. 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II. That morning, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, crippling much of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. In less than two hours, thousands were killed and much of the fleet damaged or destroyed. The following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war, calling it “a date which will live in infamy.” The response at home was immediate. Millions of Americans enlisted or were drafted. Factories shifted to wartime production—turning out planes, tanks and ships at an unprecedented pace. Women entered the workforce in large numbers to support the effort. Communities across the country were transformed. Rationing became part of daily life. Families followed news from overseas closely, often with loved ones in uniform. World War II would last four more years, but Pearl Harbor marked the turning point when the United States fully committed to the global conflict. DID YOU KNOW? More than 16 million Americans served in the U.S. military during World War II. THIS WEEK 250 YEARS AGO In early June 1776, leaders in Congress were moving closer to a formal declaration of independence. MONTANA CONNECTION Montana contributed soldiers, resources and training facilities that supported the national war effort. This Historical Moment Brought To You By: 'Providing Insurance For Northeast Montana' 487-2629 or fax 487-5931 104 2ndAve. E • Scobey, MT
250 Years of America - 1941 - A Nation Mobilizes On Dec. 7, 1941, the United States was thrust into World War II. That morning, Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, crippling much of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. In less than two hours, thousands were killed and much of the fleet damaged or destroyed. The following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war, calling it “a date which will live in infamy.” The response at home was immediate. Millions of Americans enlisted or were drafted. Factories shifted to wartime production—turning out planes, tanks and ships at an unprecedented pace. Women entered the workforce in large numbers to support the effort. Communities across the country were transformed. Rationing became part of daily life. Families followed news from overseas closely, often with loved ones in uniform. World War II would last four more years, but Pearl Harbor marked the turning point when the United States fully committed to the global conflict. DID YOU KNOW? More than 16 million Americans served in the U.S. military during World War II. THIS WEEK 250 YEARS AGO In early June 1776, leaders in Congress were moving closer to a formal declaration of independence. MONTANA CONNECTION Montana contributed soldiers, resources and training facilities that supported the national war effort. This Historical Moment Brought To You By: 'Providing Insurance For Northeast Montana' 487-2629 or fax 487-5931 104 2ndAve. E • Scobey, MT
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