Historical Events tagged with "mc collum memo"
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McCollum Memo Advocates U.S. Entry into War
The McCollum memo was a key strategic document authored by Lieutenant Commander Arthur H. McCollum, which outlined eight actions aimed at provoking Japan into attacking the United States. The memo suggested that U.S. support for Britain should increase and encouraged Japan to expand its military actions, ultimately leading to a conflict that would draw the U.S. into World War II. This was part of a broader strategy to shift public opinion and government stance towards direct involvement in the war in Europe, significantly impacting future U.S. foreign policy.
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