Briefly reviews the history of the United States. Describes the characteristics, habits, and beliefs of the American people and explains the events, from 1931 to 1941, that led to the United States’ entry into World War II. Produced by Colonel Frank Capra for the U.S. War Department. Directed by Lt. Colonel Anatole Litvak, narrated by Walter Huston. Musical score by Dmitri Tiomkin. Film #7 in the Why We Fight Series. See also DVD, AT # 84568.