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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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Well, for once we agree on something! FDR did a lot of things that I dislike, but biting the bullet (so to speak) and getting the US into WWII ASAP was a necessary thing.