"Mr. President, if we launch a surprise attack on the German Navy without declaring war, the public may not be pleased." US Secretary of State Hull was somewhat worried.
"Hmph! There is no need to concern ourselves with that. As long as we can defeat the Germans, the public will cheer for us. Of course, except for those of German descent!" President Roosevelt said dismissively.
Although German Americans made up no small portion of the United States' total population, after the war broke out, many had realized that a war between the United States and Germany was likely unavoidable. Thus, to avoid persecution after war began, many German Americans had left the United States and returned to Germany. There were not many German Americans still remaining in the United States.
"Gentlemen, war between us and the Germans is unavoidable. Given the current situation, we can no longer wait. Otherwise, once Russia is defeated, it will become even harder for us to defeat Germany. Therefore, we must enter the war early!" President Roosevelt said. After laying so much groundwork, President Roosevelt finally revealed his decision.
Although the US Army and American Navy generals had long guessed as much, hearing President Roosevelt state it plainly still made everyone feel enormous pressure. After all, this war concerned the life and death of the United States. If they lost, none of them—nor the entire United States—would have a future.
"Gentlemen, I know our war preparations are not yet complete. There is still a considerable gap between our military strength and Germany's. But we have no other choice. We must give it everything we have and win this war. Otherwise, our country will collapse as well. The only way to save the United States is to win the war! There is no other way!" President