December 1941: 31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World

31 Days that Changed America and Saved the World

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 20th Century, Americas, United States
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Author: Craig Shirley ISBN: 9781595554581
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publication: December 6, 2011
Imprint: Thomas Nelson Language: English
Author: Craig Shirley
ISBN: 9781595554581
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication: December 6, 2011
Imprint: Thomas Nelson
Language: English

**December 1941 traces, day-by-day, the most important 31 days in the history of America's participation in WWII, which snuffed out the lives of millions and changed history forever. *   ***

From December 1, 1941, until the morning of December 7, 1941, America was at peace and-with the exception of the stubborn and persistent high unemployment of the Great Depression-was a relatively happy country. By the afternoon of the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, America was a radically changed country, forever. Its isolationist impulses evaporated, and both major political parties became more or less internationalist. The month also introduced food and gas rationing, Victory Gardens, scrap drives, a military draft, and the conversion of Detroit into an "arsenal of democracy." From the moment of America's entry into World War II, people of all kinds, but mostly women looking for work, flooded into the city. Instant apartment buildings sprang up, as did eating and drinking salons, all to the advantage of the massive increase in spending generated by the federal government.

December 1941 is a fascinating and meticulously researched look at the American home front-her people, faith, economy, government, and culture.

"Craig Shirley's *December 1941 *is a riveting narrative history of America in the crucible of the Second World War. A real page turner. Highly recommended." 

Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University and *New York Times *bestseller of *The Wilderness Warrior *

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**December 1941 traces, day-by-day, the most important 31 days in the history of America's participation in WWII, which snuffed out the lives of millions and changed history forever. *   ***

From December 1, 1941, until the morning of December 7, 1941, America was at peace and-with the exception of the stubborn and persistent high unemployment of the Great Depression-was a relatively happy country. By the afternoon of the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, America was a radically changed country, forever. Its isolationist impulses evaporated, and both major political parties became more or less internationalist. The month also introduced food and gas rationing, Victory Gardens, scrap drives, a military draft, and the conversion of Detroit into an "arsenal of democracy." From the moment of America's entry into World War II, people of all kinds, but mostly women looking for work, flooded into the city. Instant apartment buildings sprang up, as did eating and drinking salons, all to the advantage of the massive increase in spending generated by the federal government.

December 1941 is a fascinating and meticulously researched look at the American home front-her people, faith, economy, government, and culture.

"Craig Shirley's *December 1941 *is a riveting narrative history of America in the crucible of the Second World War. A real page turner. Highly recommended." 

Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Rice University and *New York Times *bestseller of *The Wilderness Warrior *

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