the attack on pearl harbor
"On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise air attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. After just two hours of bombing, more than 2,400 Americans were dead, 21 ships* had either been sunk or damaged, and more than 188 U.S. aircraft destroyed.The attack at Pearl Harbor so outraged Americans that the U.S. abandoned its policy of isolationism and declared war on Japan the following day -- officially bringing the United States into World War II."
Why the attack, you must ask? The Japanese were tired of negotiations with the United States. They wanted to expand within Asia but the United States had placed an extreme limited official ban on Japan in the hopes of stopping Japan's hostile behavior. Having negotiations to solve their differences hadn't been going well. Instead of giving in to U.S. demands, the Japanese decided to launch a surprise attack against the United States in an hopes to destroy the United States' naval power even before an official announcement of war was given.
"Sunday mornings were a time of leisure for many U.S. personnel at Pearl Harbor. Many were either still asleep, in mess halls eating breakfast, or getting ready for church on the morning of December 7, 1941. They were completely unaware that an attack was imminent."
After the attack, that's when U.S. had something had to say. U.S. declared war against Japan, World War ll. On December 8, Congress approved Roosevelt’s declaration of war. Three days later, Japanese allies Germany and Italy declared war against the United States. For the second time, Congress responded. More than two years after the start of the conflict, the United States had entered World War II.
Why the attack, you must ask? The Japanese were tired of negotiations with the United States. They wanted to expand within Asia but the United States had placed an extreme limited official ban on Japan in the hopes of stopping Japan's hostile behavior. Having negotiations to solve their differences hadn't been going well. Instead of giving in to U.S. demands, the Japanese decided to launch a surprise attack against the United States in an hopes to destroy the United States' naval power even before an official announcement of war was given.
"Sunday mornings were a time of leisure for many U.S. personnel at Pearl Harbor. Many were either still asleep, in mess halls eating breakfast, or getting ready for church on the morning of December 7, 1941. They were completely unaware that an attack was imminent."
After the attack, that's when U.S. had something had to say. U.S. declared war against Japan, World War ll. On December 8, Congress approved Roosevelt’s declaration of war. Three days later, Japanese allies Germany and Italy declared war against the United States. For the second time, Congress responded. More than two years after the start of the conflict, the United States had entered World War II.
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"Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger. |