President Roosevelt signs the Declaration of War against Germany

President Roosevelt signs Declaration of War while surrounded by four congressmen.

President Roosevelt signs the Declaration of War against Germany on December 11, 1941. Behind him are (L-R): Senator Alben Barkley (KY), Senator Carter Glass (VA), Representative Joseph Martin (MA), and Senator Thomas Connally (TX).
credit: Library of Congress

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