United States of America · Warfare / World War, 2nd. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Defence Commission announces approval for arms contracts worth œ2.5 million. Makes a speech pledging more aid to Britain & declares the Axis will not win the war. It is announced that the "loan or lease" plan will be extended to Greece & China
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