4. Prevalent Anti-War Sentiment
In the years leading up to World War II, the United States witnessed a strong peace movement and the rise of anti-war organizations. The America First Committee, established in 1940, was a prominent group opposing U.S. involvement in the conflict. With a membership exceeding 800,000, the committee attracted influential figures such as aviator Charles A. Lindbergh and General Robert E. Wood. The organization argued that the U.S. should avoid entanglement in another European war, emphasizing the need to focus on domestic issues and maintain national security (britannica.com).
