What “Peace Now” Would Mean
Herblock became increasingly anti-isolationist long before Pearl Harbor, when the public attitude in the U.S. shifted and became pro-interventionist. World War II officially began in Europe when France and Britain declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939. Despite Germany’s blockade of Britain and its occupation of several nations to its east, discussions focused on peace. In January 1940, the Soviets were still allied with Germany and occupied Finland, giving Hitler the upper hand in Europe.
Herblock became increasingly anti-isolationist long before Pearl Harbor, when the public attitude in the U.S. shifted and became pro-interventionist. World War II officially began in Europe when France and Britain declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939. Despite Germany’s blockade of Britain and its occupation of several nations to its east, discussions focused on peace. In January 1940, the Soviets were still allied with Germany and occupied Finland, giving Hitler the upper hand in Europe.