During the war in 1939, Americans and politicians showed disregards to Europe. Many supported powerful measures against Japan, but Europe was the primary focus of the America First committee. A petition purposed to enforce the Neutrality Act in 1939, was introduced by the America First Committee. This forced President Franklin Roosevelt to keep his pledge to keep America out of WWII. As a result, it caused an outrage, as Americans argued he was deceiving. This political cartoon shows the major principles of America First committee, which aimed to keep the United States out of war. Following four major principles, The America First Committee quickly became the strongest liberalist faction in the United States.These principles included:
