Question

SS.7.C.4.3 Why did President Roosevelt consider December 7, 1941 a "date that will live in infamy"?

Answer 1

President Roosevelt considered December 7, 1941, a "date that will live in infamy" because it was the day that Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack resulted in the deaths of over 2,400 Americans and caused significant damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States' entry into World War II, which had been raging in Europe and Asia since 1939. In his speech to Congress following the attack, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan and called on Congress to authorize the use of military force to defeat the Axis powers. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in the war and had a significant impact on the course of world history.

Answer 2

Answer: Attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

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