Today in World War II History—December 29, 1940
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 by Sarah Sundin

St. Paul’s Cathedral during the great raid on London, England, 29 Dec 1940 (US National Archives: 306-NT-3173V)
80 Years Ago—Dec. 29, 1940: The worst Luftwaffe raid on London causes 1500 fires in the “Second Great Fire of London,” but St. Paul’s Cathedral survives.
President Roosevelt makes “Arsenal of Democracy” radio address in a Fireside Chat, promising aid to Britain.