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The year of U.S. involvement
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US freezes trade with Japan
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
Proposal B was sent to Secretary Hull on this day. More on failed diplomacy.
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Debate Over Joining World War II
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Day of Infamy Speech
The day that President Roosevelt gave the "Day of Infamy" speech. View the Speech