1941 The war in Europe continued to dominate world affairs but a new threat was growing which would soon involve America as the Japanese caused a threat Asia in the Pacific and preparations for war continued . The British Prime Minister Winston Churchill addressed the joint session of congress asking for help in the form of Arms . The US still continued as normal with 2 great movies produced that year that would stand the test of time "Citizen Kane" and "Dumbo". After many years where parents had decided what teenagers wore a new revolution was happening where teenagers became fashion conscious , also drive in Movies and drive in fast food were growing in popularity. On December 7th 1941 the US was attacked by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii more than 2400 American servicemen were killed that day and America entered the WAR . And with neutrality ended some 950 tanks were sent to Britain together with food, trucks, guns and ammunition.
How Much things cost in 1941
Average Cost of new house $4,075.00
Average wages per year $1,750.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 12 cents
Average Cost for house rent $32.00 per month
Beautyrest mattress $39.50
Average Price for a new car $850.00
Average Cost of new house $4,075.00
Average wages per year $1,750.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 12 cents
Average Cost for house rent $32.00 per month
Beautyrest mattress $39.50
Average Price for a new car $850.00
World War II 1941
- The war in Europe continues to escalate with countries joining on one side or the other , and large number of civilian casualties on both sides due to the use of bombing
- In the North Atlantic, the German battleship Bismarck sinks the HMS Hood killing all but three crewman on what was the pride of the Royal Navy. Fairey Swordfish aircraft from the carrier HMS Ark Royal fatally cripple the German battleship Bismarck in torpedo attack. and the attack that follows by Navy Warships sinks the Bismark
- Germany attacks the Soviet Union and then begins an all out offensive of Moscow.
- Nazis take and occupy Athens in Greece
- The United Service Organizations (USO) begins operations providing coffee, donuts, and entertainment to US military forces
- Germany invades Yugoslavia
- Hitler and Mussolini announce they are at war with America who retaliates with its own declaration of war .
- Japanese Navy launches a surprise attack consisting of two full regiments on the United States fleet at Pearl Harbor, thus drawing the United States into World War II.
- A bill creates the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day
- Rudolf Hess, parachuted into Scotland on a peace mission and is captured by British forces.
- U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated for his 3rd term as US President.
- U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend Lease Act providing military aid to the Allies
- U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the GI-bill to provide financial aid to veterans returning from World War II.
- Winston Churchill addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress about War In Europe
- Germany Begins the Siege of Leningrad which lasts until 1944
- United Stated officially declares war on Japan
Popular Culture
Popular Films
- Citizen Kane,
- Dumbo
- The Maltese Falcon
Popular Musicians
- "Chattanooga Choo Choo " by Glenn Miller
- "Daddy " by Sammy Kaye
- "Green Eyes " by Jimmy Dorsey
- "I'll Be with You in Apple Blossom Time " Andrews Sisters
Technology
- The first RAF aircraft equipped with radar
- The Gloster-Whittle E 28/39 Jet aircraft flies successfully over Cranwell, England
