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2/28/2022 - America in World War II: December 8, 1941-March 31, 1942 on March 18, 2022

On Friday, March 18th, 2022 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom and streamed to the Kingsley Room, join us for a virtual program about the early days of the United States in World War II.

Join us for the first part of a series commemorating the 80th anniversary of the United States entering World War II. Learn more about the United State’s involvement in World War II between December 8, 1941 and March 31, 1942. This time period began with Day of Infamy, Pearl Harbor and led to the beginning of war rationing, men and women serving their country, blackouts and more. Explore the experience of the American public in the early days of the war.

Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

Registration Link:

Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/events/zoom-america-world-war-ii-december-8-1941-march-31-1942

In Person https://www.southburylibrary.org/events/person-america-world-war-ii-december-8-1941-march-31-1942