Following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, everyday Americans were filled with shock, anger, and a sense of unity. In response, thousands of young men rushed to enlist in the military, eager to defend their country. People from all walks of life made sacrifices by rationing goods, donating to war funds, and supporting the war effort through a variety of initiatives. The U.S. government declared war on Japan the very next day, mobilizing the nation for total war. Various measures were implemented, including the internment of Japanese Americans, heightened security measures, and extensive propaganda campaigns to rally public support.
