H9 &H10 Notes World War II- Impact world war ii had on georgia Subtitle

Events Leading up to American involvement in World War 2 When World War II erupted in September 1939, many Americans saw it as a European problem and hoped to stay out of this conflict. Germany continued to be victorious to take over nation after nation. In the Pacific, Japan was taking over large portions of China and other countries of southeast Asia U.S continued to watch from the sidelines.

Lend-Lease Act Though U.S. stayed out of the fight until December of 1941, FDR and U.S. Congress were anything but neutral. Fearing Japan/Germany wining the U.S. lent support to allies who were at war with either Japan/Germany. U.S sent billions of dollars worth of supplies to Britain, France, China, and the Soviet Union. In exchange these countries gave the U.S. base rights in these countries military bases. Lend-Lease Act was passed by Congress in February of 1941 and signed by FDR in March. Once the U.S. entered the war they still supplied materials to their allies. http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/pearlhbr/pearlhbr.htm

The Bombing of Pearl Harbor One of the most tragic events in America’s history was the Japanese surprise attack on the Navy base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. December 7, 1941, over 300 Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor in hopes of crippling the U.S. military to further their plan to take over more land in Pacific. In the attack over 2000 American’s were killed and the U.S. lost over 150 ships. It changed many American’s minds about staying out of the war, “a day that will live in infamy,” FDR asked congress to declare war on Japan…

This is my Grandfather Rama J Harris. I never met This is my Grandfather Rama J Harris. I never met. He was 17 when we went and enrolled in the Navy and was assigned the USS Utah. He was goofing around on December 7, 1941 and should have been below deck that day working in the engine room but was on deck. He had no clue how to swim, but learned very quickly… He survived that horrible day and made it back and married my grandmother. I never had the pleasure of meeting him he died three years before I was born of lung cancer. I really wish I would have had the opportunity to listen to his stories.

Georgia’s Contributions to WWII Georgia supplied thousands of soldiers and sailors as well as military bases. During WWII they also contributed industrially with the construction of both airplanes in Marietta and ships in Brunswick and Savannah. During the war two Georgia political leaders, Richard Russell and Carl Vinson helped the country prepare and continue to fight a long and difficult two front war. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-3507&hl=y, http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/women_of_world_war_two

Bell Aircraft and Military Bases Bell Aircraft- company in Marietta, Georgia, was important to the production of the b-29 bomber, a bomber that was most technologically advanced during the war. Military Bases- more military facilities in Georgia than any other state, due to the number of men and women in uniform many of these bases grew in size. Training and supplying the military during the war. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-1014

Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards Large number of civilians (many women) who built “liberty ships” during the war. These ships were used to transport troops and supplies to both the European and Pacific fronts . 187 ships used during the war were built in either Savannah or Brunswick.

Military Bases During World War I there were more military facitilities in Georgia than any other state. During World War II, due to the number of men and women in uniform, many of these bases grew in size. They played an important role in training and supplying the military during the war. For example, Fort Benning near Columbus, Georgia was the largest and viewed as the best infantry facility during the war. Interestingly, these bases also held thousands of jobs for Georgian and pump millions of dollars into the state’s economy

Richard B. Russell Was governor of Georgia and a U.S. senator, serving in the senate for 38 years. Graduated from University of Georgia. One of the youngest people ever elected to the Georgia General Assembly. Helped the U.S prepare to fight in WWII. Brought 15 military bases in the state along with other research facilities.

Carl Vinson The most expensive thing in the world is a cheap Army and Navy- Vinson 51 years in the U.S. house of Representatives. Best known for being the “Father of Two Ocean Navy.” Vinson continued to be involved in military matters all the way up until his retirement for Congress 1964 Received Presidential Medal of Freedom and had a U.S. nuclear powered aircraft carrier named after him http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/stories/carl_vinson

The impact of the holocaust of Georgians Systematic mass murder of over 6 million Jews in Europe. Concentration camps were used to imprison, work, and execute Jews, gypsies, homosexual, and political dissidents. Many Holocaust survivors moved to Georgia after the war. The Holocaust also made some Georgians rethink their treatment of minorities in the state. Georgian’s looked in the mirror and reexamined their racial practices. Also Georgia established the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust to educate people about he Holocaust therefore creating an awareness of the events. http://www.holocaust.georgia.gov

Roosevelt’s ties to Georgia Franklin Roosevelt visited Georgia over 40 times from 1913- 1945. Primarily he came to Georgia and stayed at his home in Warm Springs, which became known as the “Little White House” during his presidency. Roosevelt exercised in the warm water pools of the spring to help ease the crippling effects of polio, a disease he contracted in 1924. Roosevelt used the seclusion of Warm Springs to take a break for the strain of his four terms in office. Today, many people still go to Warm Springs for treatment of strokes and injuries at the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center, and Roosevelt’s home is visited by thousands ever year.