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Originally Posted by techweenie
I have a different read on this:
In 1941, American popular opinion was anti-involvement and FDR wanted the US in the war against the Axis powers sooner rather than later. He recognized that only a 'galvanizing event' could do that. So the attack became a useful tool to get us committed.
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Ding,,,ding,,,,ding.
A war is the best way to get out of a depression. Well, for some Presidents anyways.