Adolf Hitler4 September 1939
Cordell Hull proclaims American neutrality
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Cordell Hull proclaims American neutrality
Belgium declares its neutrality
The Graf Spee enters the neutral port of Montevideo
An invasion is launched to "safeguard neutrality"
Although the Wehrmacht feigned moves toward Switzerland in its offensives, it never attempted to invade. After D-Day, the operation was put on hold and Switzerland remained neutral for the duration of the war
Assigned leader of the Russia Committee, a Foreign Office post with no political influence that neutralized him
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