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Changes occur all the time; whether significant or meaningless. The history of war is a testimony to that statement. Drastic events that occur in war ignite change through force and necessity.
United States’ policy of isolationism is a perfect illustration because it was inevitably doomed to end. After World War II, America did not want to be associated with external affairs, and especially war. However, the United States’ policy was ineffective and constantly tested by Axis powers Germany and Japan (Lusitania and Pearl Harbor). U.S. President Truman remained stubborn to isolationism until December 7, 1941, the day of infamy in which Truman was forced to end isolationism. After America had been attacked, Truman took a necessary and ambivalent approach by declaring war: he had to raise morale and show the general public and the world that the U.S. could not be easily invaded. Change does not only apply to political policies but it also has relevance to people.<br>
War can really cause disarray and be permanently detrimental to humans’ philosophy and emotional state. War veterans who experienced the sick horrors of war vividly demonstrate a dramatic difference emotionally and mentally. For example, one who has post dramatic syndrome can not react rationally to normal occurrences such as imagining a door slam as a gun shot. After witnessing atrocities of war, many soldiers seek an outlet to escape the nightmares of war. Many soldiers develop abusive drug and alcohol habits to find a harmonious state. The traumatic events forced change upon soldiers exemplified through their substance abuse and unstable behaviors.
History has repeatedly pointed out that radical war events stimulate change; either voluntary or involuntary. Whether the differences were severe or minor, the existing impact from war is undeniable. The future welfare of mankind is up to how the dominion of change is used.</p>