83 years ago, on December 7th, 1941 @0748 hours (Hawaii time) the Japanese Empire Striking Force atatcked Pearl Harbor, which dragged the USA into WWII. President Roosevelt addressed the nation, by radio, calling this "a date which will live in infamy."
Yesterday, December 7, 1941--a date which will live in infamy--the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan."
The speech had several points to be made.
- Inform the American public and Congress.
- Make the case for a Declaration of War against Japan.
- Reassure the American population we would win
- Explain their duty to the future generations.
The Japanese Pearl Harbor Striking Force consisted of 6 aircraft carriers, 2 battleships, 2 heavy cruisers, 1 light cruiser, 9 destroyers, 8 tankers, 23 fleet submarines, 5 midget submarines, and 353 Japanese aircraft.
The WWII generation became known as the "Greatest Generation." The nation rallied together & all sacrificed together. One of the most famous images, in my opinion, was this;
We must never forget what sacrifices were made AND how the nation pulled together to become the most powerful nation the Earth had ever seen.
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