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Today in World War II History—December 4, 1940 & 1945

Thursday, December 4, 2025 by Sarah Sundin
US Navy Grumman F4F-3/3A Wildcats from aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, 1941 (US Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation: 2011.003.270.026)

US Navy Grumman F4F-3/3A Wildcats from aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, 1941 (US Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation: 2011.003.270.026)

85 Years Ago—Dec. 4, 1940: Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat carrier fighter enters service with the US Navy.

80 Years Ago—Dec. 4, 1945: US Senate approves full US participation in the United Nations.

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