AUHIS 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Atlantic Charter, Marshall Plan, Russia-2

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Augustana Faculty - History
• Course: AUHIS 251
• Professor: Rani

Document Summary

America will lend, loan, lease money or anything needed to countries that are fighting the nazis or japan (including china) Like an american declaration of war, even without a real declaration. Hitler breaks non-aggression pact and attacks russia. Churchill and roosevelt meet in newfoundland (british colony at the time) Top military and political advisors were there as well. Great alliance starts before americans are even in the war. Dec 8 us declares war, at war with germany. No immediate need to attack the us, but they felt war coming. Many people counselled th leadership to not do it. The hawks won the argument the one that wanted to attack. Christmas in washington dec 1941-jan 1942. Spent 3 weeks together, churchill living in the white house as a guest. Churchill does not want to give up the alliance. Gets upset with roosevelt for not pushing more on this issue, but. The people living in america at this time.