Navigating Public Sentiment: The U.S. Entry into WWII

This chapter explores the political challenges faced by Roosevelt in gaining public support for entering World War II, highlighting the historical opposition to conflict without provocation. It delves into the impacts of banking interests and the armaments industry on wartime policies, alongside examining significant events like the Pearl Harbor attack and the leaked Rainbow Five War Plan. Additionally, the discussion reflects on General Patton's military achievements and the complexities of public and governmental narratives leading up to the war with Germany.