The US maintained a position of neutrality until the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Why
did US leaders hold this position in World War II for so long? How did they justify non-
entry despite news of the atrocities in Europe and Asia? What was the US role in this
conflict before its leaders official declaration of war?
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answered: The US maintained a position of neutrality until the
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