Question

President Franklin Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941, would "live in infamy" because on that day

A) Germany invaded Poland.
B) Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
C) France was invaded by Germany.
D) Japan invaded the Philippines.

Answer 1

B) Japan bombed pearl harbor

Answer 2

The correct answer is "B".

The Empire of Japan decided to execute a surprise attack on the United States naval base of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After learning of the attack, President Roosevelt decided to address the nation and proclaim the December 7th was a "date that will live in infamy" as the attack happened without a declaration of war by Japan.