"A Date Which Lives In Infamy"

December 7th, 1941:

    Just before 8 AM on December 7th, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the little island of Oahu, Hawaii. Even though the attack lasted about two hours, the damage was devastating. 20 naval vessels, including eight huge battleships, 200 airplanes, and 2,000 soldiers and sailors were destroyed during the horrendous event. Another 1,000 naval men were wounded, and eventually all of the battleships were salvaged except for two.

December 8th, 1941:

    The day immediately after the bombing, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the public saying:
"Yesterday, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked." He continued, saying, "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 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." 



Congress then approved the President's declaration of war against Japan, and three days later Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.
This awoke the "Sleeping Giant".

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