STANDARD 9: DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF GEORGIA IN WORLD WAR 2!!! ONYINYE, REINA, MARY, RASHITA, LORENZO, JAMES

World War II Involving Japan Japan began to move south, and the US quickly halted Japanese negotiations and stopped sending oil, steel, and iron to Japan They began to tighten Japanese restrictions. They stopped sending oil, steel, and iron to Japan. They placed a full embargo on Japan and froze all assets in the US bank. "A Day That Will Live in Infamy" was a speech President FDR made a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Using this speech he asked Congress for a declaration of war on Japan. World War II Involving Japan

World War II Involving Japan continued. Pearl Harbor occurred December 7, 1941. The first hit was at 7:53 am. The second wave was at 8:55 am, and it was all over at 9:55 am. On December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, President FDR delivered his " A Day That Will Live In Infamy Speech" immediately afterward Congress declared war on Japan. The U.S declared war on Japan, so Germany and Italy declared war on U.S. The Soviet Union and the U.S declared war on Japan.

The Lend-Lease Act was the principal means for providing U The Lend-Lease Act was the principal means for providing U.S Military aid to foreign countries during World War II. The U.S proposed and supported this to help countries in Europe stop Germany from taking over. The countries dealt with regarding this act were: Great Britain, The Soviet Union, China, Brazil, and many other countries on the allied powers. The Lend Lease worked by giving America involvement in the war without putting soldiers in front line trenches. The Lend-Lease Act

Part B- The Bell Bomber Plant The Bell Bomber Plant was a plant that manufactured B-29 planes to help with the war effort. The production was in Marietta Georgia.  The United States wanted to create aircraft away from the coast because of the Pearl Harbor bombing. This then caused Marietta to be a prime location.  Due to the Plant being in Marietta, it also boosted the economy of Marietta and Georgia as a whole. It brought in jobs for unemployed and brought in income. 

Part B- The Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards The Savannah and Brunswick Shipyards manufactured mostly ships.  The ships that were manufactured carried weapons and supplies to other areas for the war effort.  Again, like the bases, the shipyard brought in a lot of income and jobs to the state of Georgia. This then in turn improved the state's economy.

Part B- Military Bases Throughout Georgia there were many military bases which brought improvements to the state.  These bases included: Moody Air Force Base, Robbins Air Force Base, Fort Benning Army Base, Fort McPherson Army Base, and so many more. These bases all impacted the economy of Georgia heavily. You see, all these bases created even more job opportunities for those who were unemployed. Not only this, but it also put many people to work. It also brought a lot of income into Georgia.

MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS CARL VINSON ECONOMIC Carl convinced congress that increased spending for national defense was necessary.  Carl also gave jobs and training to 16,000 pilots He served 25 terms in the House of Representatives He also served in the House of National Affairs for 16 years  He also served in the House of Armed services for 14 years He is also known for serving the most terms in congress MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS He helped pass the Washington Treaty of 1922 and the London Treaty of 1930 which limited the size of naval fleets and major powers He steered 2 bills- one expanded the naval aviation to 10,000 planes and 20 air bases The second one speeded construction and eased labor restrictions in the shipbuilding industry. (this helped when pearl harbor was being bombed because people needed to rebuild ships fast)

Richard Russell ECONOMY MILITARY Advocate for small farmers, and for soil and water conservation. Made more than 25 research facilities including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Russell Agricultural Research Center, and federal funding for development and construction. Russell began contesting civil rights legislation as early as 1935 when an antilynching bill was introduced in congress. By 1938, he led the Southern Bloc in resisting such federal legislation based on the unconstitutionality of its provisions. MILITARY Served in public office for 50 years as state legislature, governor of GA, and US senator. Known for his efforts to strengthen national defense, and to oppose civil rights legislation. Helped to secure 15 military installations. 16 years as chair of the Armed Services Committee, and a career-long position on the Appropriations Committee, serving as its chair for his last 2 years in the Senate. Led a special committee of 5 senators around the world to visit war theaters and to report the status of US Troops. Expanded his views on national defense to include strategic international bases for ensuring security, and maintaining world stability