On September 16, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Service Act, establishing the first peacetime draft in U.S. history and preparing the nation for World War II.
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September 13, 1940 | The First Four-Engine Bomber Mission of World War II
On September 13, 1940, the RAF conducted the first four-engine bomber mission of World War II using the Handley Page Halifax, marking the beginning of a new era in aerial warfare.
September 13, 1940 | The Bombing of Buckingham Palace
On September 13, 1940, Buckingham Palace was bombed during the Blitz, symbolizing British resilience and the Royal Family’s defiance in the face of Nazi aggression.
September 7, 1940 | The Beginning of the London Blitz
On September 7, 1940, the Luftwaffe launched the first major bombing raid on London, beginning the Blitz. This campaign aimed to break British morale but instead became a powerful symbol of endurance during WWII.