Summary:
The book presents a historical account of Christmas Eve in 1941, highlighting the shared holiday broadcast by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, which offered solace and hope during the dark days of World War II. It also includes the words to two popular Christmas carols and reflections on their significance in the context of the era's challenges.
Key points:
1. Set in 1941 during WWII, the book focuses on the Christmas Eve following the Pearl Harbor attack.
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