World War II caused more casualties, involved more nations, and cost more money than any other war in history. World War II remains one of the enigmatic events in United States history. The undeniable consequences of the war led to a change in the roles of countries, caused unnecessary racism throughout the country, and caused global fear. On December 7, 1941, the United States' role in the war changed completely. This date, which will forever live in infamy,” was the day the Japanese attacked the U.S. naval bases at Pearl Harbor. America, which had until then remained a spectator throughout the war, was now fully involved. Despite the fact that the nation had previously agreed to remain isolationist due to the dire effects, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt this time knew that the United States' entry into the war was inevitable. (Doc A) Now that the nation has been involved in the war, it must stay. The isolationist goal of the United States was immediately forgotten. Until the United States became involved, the choice to remain isolationist was seen as an encouragement to fight. to continue (...
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