Publication of For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway published For Whom the Bell Tolls, drawing on the Spanish Civil War. The novel examined violence, solidarity, and moral responsibility.
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1940 in United States of America — Page 2
Explore 52 historical events and records for United States of America in 1940.
Historical records for United States of America in 1940
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Rear Admiral
Appointed Observer in London by the Navy Department
Rear Admiral
Appointed Observer in London by the Navy Department
Robbie Robot Story
Asimov published Robbie, an early robot story exploring human prejudice toward artificial beings.
Sapphira and the Slave Girl
Cather published Sapphira and the Slave Girl, her final completed novel.
Secretary
Appointed Secretary of State for War, 2nd term
The Philadelphia Story
Stars in, "The Philadelphia Story"
The Westerner
The Westerner is a 1940 film directed by William Wyler and starring Gary Cooper
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of the Navy
Under Secretary
Appointed Under Secretary of the Navy
Why England Slept
Publication of "Why England Slept", problems with dictators before World War II
Why England Slept", problems with dictators before World War II
Publication of "Why England Slept", problems with dictators before World War II
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