Sports In The 1940s

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The 1940s was an amazing period of time for sports in the United States. The many diverse sports of the United States had to overcome the challenges put forth by World War II, showing the rest of the world how flexible and durable they are. This just goes to show how resilient the people of the United States are, and how the sports of the United States affected the people in a positive way.
The 1940s was full of many historical events, but one of the most prominent was World War II. At the beginning of the war, the United States tried to stay neutral. But after the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on the American naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the U.S. was thrust into World War II (1939-1945), and everyday life across the country was

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