Today in World War II History—Nov. 7, 1941

Parade in Red Square, Moscow, Russia, 7 Nov 1941 (public domain via WW2 Database)

75 Years Ago—Nov. 7, 1941: USSR celebrates anniversary of the Revolution with a parade in Red Square, despite presence of the German army on outskirts of Moscow.

US amends Neutrality Act to allow merchant ships to be armed, effective 11/18/41.