The American Promise

25-1:

1. Why did Roosevelt call the attack on Pearl Harbor “a date which will live in infamy?” To what extent was the U.S. in grave danger?
2. In this speech. Roosevelt made no mention of Germany and the war in Europe. Why?

25-3:

1. According to Fry, why did many people find it difficult to believe reports of the massacre of Jews in Europe?
2. What responsibilities did Fry believe the United States had to aid the victims of Nazi atrocities? Ehat might realistically be done to oppose the massacres?

25-4:

1. How did the war affect these soldiers? Did it change their attitudes toward themselves, their families, and the meaning of war?
2. What did these soldiers think about their fellow soldiers and the enemy?