1939 ⟶ United States Publicly Declares Neutrality

The United States publicly declares neutrality.
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1939

🇺🇸 United States Publicly Declares Neutrality

The United States publicly declares neutrality.⟶
United StatesNeutralityIsolationismForeign PolicyWorld War IIEarly War

🇮🇪 Ireland Declares Neutrality

Ireland's Taoiseach Éamon de Valera declares the nation's neutrality.⟶
Ireland Declares Neutrality (1939)
IrelandNeutralityWorld War IIForeign PolicyIsolationismEamon de Valera

🇳🇱 Netherlands and Belgium Declare Neutrality

Netherlands and Belgium declare their neutrality.⟶
Netherlands and Belgium Declare Neutrality (1939)
NetherlandsBelgiumNeutralityWorld War IIWestern FrontForeign PolicyIsolationism

🇪🇸 Spain Declares Strict Neutrality

Spain's caudillo Francisco Franco states that he will observe "strict neutrality" in the conflict.⟶
Spain Declares Strict Neutrality (1939)
SpainNeutralityFrancoEuropean ConflictWorld War II

🕊️ Yugoslavia Declares Neutrality

The Kingdom of Yugoslavia states its neutrality.⟶
Yugoslavia Declares Neutrality (1939)
YugoslaviaNeutralityBalkansWorld War IIDiplomacyEarly War

📜 US Amends Neutrality Act: Cash and Carry

Roosevelt signs into law the amendments to the Neutrality Act: belligerents may buy arms from the United States, but on a strictly cash and carry basis, banning the use of American ships.⟶
US Amends Neutrality Act: Cash and Carry (1939)
United StatesNeutralityLend-LeaseArms TradeWar MaterialsIsolationismEconomic PolicyWorld War II