JOINT RESOLUTION
Declaring that a state of war exists between the Government of Romania and the Government and the people of the United States and making provisions to prosecute the same.
Whereas the Government of Romania has formally declared war against the Government and the people of the United States of America:
Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the state of war between the United States and the Government of Romania which has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and the President is hereby authorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the Government to carry on war against the Government of Romania; and, to bring the conflict to a successful termination, all of the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Congress of the United States.
Approved –
June 5, 1942
U.S. War Department (June 5, 1942)
General MacArthur’s Headquarters No. 52
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U.S. Navy Department (June 5, 1942)
Admiral Nimitz’s Headquarters No. 1
At 6:35 a.m. Thursday Midway Time, the island was heavily raided by Japanese carrier-based planes.
The attack was repulsed by the local defenders, in which all armed services were represented.
A heavy toll of attacking planes was taken.
Damage to material installations on Midway was reported minor. No report of personal casualties has been received.
The Japanese carriers were accompanied by battleships, cruisers and destroyers.
One battleship and one carrier have been definitely damaged. Other vessels are believed to have been hit.
Our attacks on the enemy are continuing.
The Pittsburgh Press (June 5, 1942)
JAPANESE WARSHIPS DAMAGED IN BATTLE OFF MIDWAY ISLAND
U.S. air and sea forces attack after routing raid on base
By Joe Alex Morris, United Press staff writer
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ENEMY USES GAS IN CHINA, ROOSEVELT SAYS
U.S. promises to retaliate on Japanese
Responsibility will rest upon Tokyo, Roosevelt warns
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Japan loses 6 subs in 5 days
MacArthur’s fliers sink 2, blast at 3 bases
By Brydon C. Taves, United Press staff writer
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Earth-shaking blast kills 21 at war plant
Area in 100-mile radius rocked; 25 injured in Illinois explosion
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Six months after Pearl Harbor –
Production battle turns ride over Allied victory
More bad news can be expected from fronts before offensive can be taken by United Nations; long-haul job due before showdown
By the United Press
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Gas rationing statement by President due
100 angry Congressmen demand proof of need for national curb
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U.S. score for 6 months; 261 Jap ships, 905 planes
4,330 Americans known dead, 34 Navy vessels lost, with 250 merchantmen sunk in Atlantic
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Senate urges $46 wage for servicemen
Compromise recommendation goes to House conferees for approval
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