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U.S. government declares neutrality in Europe
The U.S. government declared its neutrality in the European conflict. -
U.S. government advances to a new defense program
The U.S. government commits millions to a new defense programs aimed at modernizing and strengthening the current force during WWII. -
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signs a $1.3 billion dollar
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt signs a $1.3 billion dollar commitment to modernize the United States Navy fleet in preparation for possible war. -
U.S. government constructs 200 merchant ships
The U.S. government commits to construction of some 200 merchant ships to support the Allied cause in the Atlantic -
United States Navy reorganizes
The United States Navy reorganizes into three independent fleets to cover possible battlefronts in the Atlantic, Pacific, and the Asia-Pacific regions. -
President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act
President Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law allowing the United States government to militarily support - with delayed payments - any and all allies when U.S. interests are threatened. -
U.S. Troops surrender
The last U.S. Troops holding out in the Philippines surrender on Mindanao. -
President Franklin Roosevelt sends a final peace appeal
American President Franklin Roosevelt sends a final peace appeal to the Empire of Japan to which there is no answer. -
Bombing at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Naval Base, Hawaii, was attacked by Japanese torpedo and bomber planes on December 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time. -
US and Britain declare war
The United States, along with Britain, formally declare war on the Empire of Japan. -
Germany and Italy side with Japan
Germany and Italy side with Japan and officially declare war on the United States. -
British and American authorities work together
British and American authorities work together to formulate the Pointblank Directive - a combined air bombing campaign against the air production facilities of the German Luftwaffe. June 1st- June 30th 1943
