Dec 7th, 1941

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:55 am

REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR!!

Misterg97 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:27 pm

I surely do … I was 9 years old and have many memories of living during WWII as a youth … and many stories as well.

K5DH · **Posted:** Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:03 pm

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 its 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 colleague 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 unbounded 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.

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.

Mark Allen M · **Joined:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:48 pm **Posts:** 7555

Sorry Pat for being a day late ... Also remembering David Aiken

IJN Shokaku and Zuikaku

USS Ward & IJN midget sub

Battleship Row during attack by Murata's torpedo bombers

Remember Pearl Harbor, by Robert Taylor (Aichi D3A1 'Val')

Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941: 08:12 am. Commission Ron Cole

"Battleship Row in Flames," John Hamilton.

USS Neosho Sorties From Pearl Harbor by John Hamilton.

Gun Fire Chart from the USS Arizona

What could have been

USS Wisconsin at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base tying up alongside the hulk of the battleship Oklahoma, 11 November 1944.

Misterg97 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 08, 2018 2:43 pm

Great! as usual :drink3:

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:53 am

Thanks Mark. Great stuff.

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:57 am

David Aiken, RIP

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