The attack on Pearl Harbour was carried out on December 7, 1941, causing the United States to enter the war on the side of the Allies. Who was president of the USA at that time?
- Winston Churchill
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- William McKinley
Answer
The correct answer is C) Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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