Was the War Over When the Germans Bombed Pearl Harbor?

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it's fascinating to reflect on the Revolutionary War's timeline, which technically ended in 1781 with the British surrender at Yorktown. The article raises an intriguing question: was the war still technically ongoing when Germany attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, pulling the U.S. into World War II? This historical curiosity underscores the complexities of international relations and the long shadows cast by historical events, reminding us that context matters when assessing global conflicts.