Only this time, it would be on two fronts. While Italy threatened the French and British Empires, the European Allies remained neutral as twelve American divisions landed in Venezuela. For the second time in 25 years, the United States was at war. Angry protests were quelled when Italy and Japan declared war on the United States. The Declaration of War passed in Congress by a margin of 355-34 in the House and 72-10 in the Senate. “In response to this act of wanton aggression, I ask that the Congress declare a state of war.” – Franklin D.
