Dec. 7, 1941
 

A BIG thank you to all the men who lost their lives and answered the call on that fateful day.

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Amen!

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- Justin

Franklin Delano Roosevelt
December 8, 1941

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.



To All those who (have) answer(ed) the call to serve this great country; past, present, and future, I salute you and am proud to have served beside the finest Americans.

Too bad we let it happen. Damn shame.

It did come out that we had quite a few chances to avoid this or at least limit our losses. Thank God that our aircraft carriers were out of that area. :usa:

I read that same speech to my 20th Century Pop Culture class Phoenix.

Too bad Dec 7th is on the back burner on many American minds.. damn shame. May no one forget and take for granted the sacrifices made to preserve our way of life.

Even more proof that we knew about it. Isnt it kind of funny that the only ships worth while were out at sea that day and the obsolete battle ships and crusers that nobody wanted to put money into refurbashing durring a depression wew sitting like ducks in a row... hummm

Let me guess, the Government planned 9/11 too right? Lets not make the death of over 2,000 Marines and Sailors a conspiracy theory just like those who have made 9/11 their hobby. It was a terrible turn of events, and one that affected my family deeply for my Great Uncle was on one of the ships that capsized. Preexisting knowledge or not lets not let the lives of those young men be overshadowed by our curious minds.

its not finished but

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