The Role Of America's Contribution In World War II

The United State’s direct involvement in World War II officially began as soon as the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Prior to that event, America had been providing arms and equipment to England but stopped short of any direct military confrontation with the Axis. The War in the Pacific was considered Asia’s War and the European War was considered a local conflict. US-Japanese relations had become strained in 1941, though America felt secure that her naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was powerful enough to discourage any aggression from Japan. On July 24, 1941, Japan occupied French Indo-China (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos). Two days after that, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt froze all Japanese assets in the United States. American trade

The 1920’s fashion was a period of liberation, change, and even more importantly a movement towards the modern era. Fashion in the 1920’s varied throughout the decade but one could see the noticeable change from the previous fashion statements and eras. At the start of the decade, women began emancipating themselves from the constricting fashions by wearing more comfortable apparel. As women gained more rights and World War I forced them to become more independent, flappers came to be, mass-produced garments became available, and artistic movements increased in popularity, one can see how the fashions from the roaring twenties characterized the time and redefined womanhood. (1920s clothing 1)

They came, unwarned. On the 7th of December 1941, the Japanese executed a full-fledged attack on Pearl Harbor. They mercilessly created havoc, with attacks that caused the sinking of eighteen American ships, as well as 170 aircrafts. The casualties were dreadful, with 1,177 of those lost lives had been of the crewmen. The very next day, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and thus the United States’ involvement of World War II. Americans of every state were absolutely enraged and bent on their will for vengeance against the Asian country. Within the shadows of galvanized America, Robert Oppenheimer had set his infamous Manhattan Project into action. This project was so disclosed that only a limited number of men truly knew of its purpose. The clandestine project held prior securities to the point in which famous scientists had to use codenames in order to visit Los Alamos, even wives were kept in the dark, and only key scientists could bring their wives along with them. (Source D) This project had been the discreet creation of the Atomic Bombs. Time and time again, this topic had never really dissipated, its controversial who, what and whys prompting generations to debate its palpable purpose. Was the aim really focused for the “good of all?” Was it for America’s self-preservation and wish to promptly put an end to all of the suffering? Many Americans to this day still believe and argue for the usefulness of the atomic bombings, that the droppings were justified.

World War II was possibly the most significant period of the 20th century. “It brought about major developments in technology and laid the groundwork that permitted post-war social changes including the end of European colonialism, the civil rights movement in the United States, and the modern women’s rights movement, as well as the programs for exploring outer space” (History.net). On September 1st 1939, Hitler began World War II by invading Poland and on September 3rd, Britain and France declared war on Germany. America wasn’t in the involved in the war until December 7th, 1941, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

Why did the U.S. avoid involvement in WWII until December 1941? Why was the Pearl Harbor attack such a shock to the U.S.?

On September 1, 1939, there was a World War II between the Allies and Axis. The main Allies leaders were Joseph Stalin from the Soviet Union, Franklin D. Roosevelt from the United States, Winston Churchill from the United Kingdom, and Chiang Kai-shek from China. The main Axis leaders were Adolf Hitler from the Nazi in Germany, Hirohito from Japan, and Benito Mussolini from the Kingdom of Italy. WWII started when German troops invaded Poland and France was declaring a war against Germany. In May 7, 1945, Europe ended with Germany’s surrendering. The war end when Japan surrendered on September 2. 1945. In World War II, there was over 2.5 million African American that registered for the drafts. Only one million of them were accepted to served

Throughout the 1920s through the 1950s Women’s clothing in America was affected by World War II, which lead to the exploration of different styles, the encounter of new trends and the exchange of ideas and new styles.

America’s decision to abandon their neutral position in World War II was justifiable. America took almost every peaceful measure it could to avoid joining the war. However, after Japan bombed the American naval Base, Pearl Harbor, America could not remain neutral in the war. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor left a total of 2400 American civilians and servicemen dead. If America had not retaliated to this attack and had chosen to remain neutral, America would have been seen as weak. America would have possibly faced similar attacks. After America declared war against Germany, it joined the allied team which consisted of the Soviet Union and Britain. Although America did not know this on December 8, the date of declaration of war against japan,

In September of 1939, a global war had begun when Hitler led the German forces to invade Poland. The American president was reluctant on entering the war because he was building allies in the western hemisphere and was focused on making life better on the home front. Tragedy struck America on the morning of December 7, 1941 when the Japanese conducted a surprise aerial attack against the United States naval base at pearl harbor. The lethal and deadly force of the attack spurred President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to realize it was time to enter the war. As American troops were being sent off to war citizens' lives on the home front changed dramatically. The soldiers were being taken care of before the people and did not experience the

World War II meant a decline in the economy and refraining from luxuries. The demand for supplies was a key factor in helping America win the war. Therefore, civilians were forced to sacrifice their nonessentials, with clothing and beauty products being the most difficult for women to eliminate from their lives. Therefore, women made efforts to keep fashion alive, even if it required endless creativity and thrifty tactics. Looking back on the war and how it sparked innovation and creativity, is shocking. Very few people would have expected the fashion industry to survive through World War II, let alone sky-rocket and change the way women dressed forever. Although women’s fashion was expected to fall along with the economy of World War II, the under-funded industry overcame the economic crisis against all odds. First, the pressure to conserve materials for the war guided women toward a more thrifty wardrobe. Secondly, women who took over the workforce changed their fashion styles for the sake of safety and practicality. Lastly, Cosmetics were re-designed to boost morale and allow women to express their femininity to counteract the masculine and man-like duties that women fulfilled during the war.

When it comes to humanity, the main goal everyone has in mind is to be the best. Power is everything, especially when it comes to dealing with nations and control over land. The United States tried to remain a neutral power, but due to Germany’s desire for land and power, their efforts were useless. As they kept being provoked and tempted by nations, the U.S. was bound to join in on WWI eventually.

When war broke out, there was no way the world could possibly know the severity it would have taken on the people of the world. Fortunately one country saw and understood that Germany and its allies would have to be stopped. America’s Involvement in World War II not only contributed in the downfall of the insane Adolph Hitler and his Third Reich, but also came at the best time and moment. If the United States entered the war any earlier the consequences would probably have been worse.

World War 2 started after World War 1 in 1939. World War 1 was not as bad as World War 2. World War 2 was the most drastic war in history. Facts show that more than 30 countries played a part in WW2 and about an estimate of 85 million deaths resulted in the war. The War ended in 1945. Many Americans responded to the war in a rational way, benefiting them in the long run. The economy blossomed the war created new jobs, industrial productivity rose, consumer goods were produced more in America, recovery in business occurred, and technology surged from World War 2 it grew do to fear and competition. After all technology was what helped win the War all sorts of tech stuff for World War 2 were made so soldiers could use to fight with. B-17 flying

Throughout history, women’s clothing has been designed to help women achieve that time period’s ideal body type. In the early ‘30’s, a new ideal emerged; women were now expected to be “tall and slender, emphasizing broad shoulders… (and) the V shape was now

     One of the most important wars ever fought was World War II. In the midst, the Nazis