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In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble i
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"In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening"

- Gene Tierney

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This quote by Gene Tierney speaks to the complacency of many Americans in the months leading up to World War II. Regardless of the growing tensions in Europe, numerous Americans were not taking the situation seriously. They were content to discuss the problem in Europe, but not take any action. The concept of a war taking place an ocean away appeared too far-fetched to be a genuine risk. Regrettably, this complacency would quickly be shattered as the war began to spread and the United States was ultimately drawn into the conflict. This quote works as a suggestion of the importance of taking global events seriously, even if they appear far-off and unimportant.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gene Tierney between November 19, 1920 and November 6, 1991. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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