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A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
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A Date Which Will Live in Infamy  President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Yesterday, December 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 the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our 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. I regret to tell you that 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 as 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 Japanese forces attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.  Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today 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. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. . . Source: Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. Our veterans of this incident are getting older, and soon we may not have any of them with us. Please take some time, remember them, their sacrifices and those that are no longer with us     |
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Thank you for the reminder. I have a phone call to make to one now
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Thanks for the reminder of this important anniversary. I've never fully understood the reasons for the Japanese attack as it seemed so foolhardy in bringing the US into the war against them. 
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Thank you for the reminder. I have a phone call to make to one now
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Thanks for the reminder of this important anniversary. I've never fully understood the reasons for the Japanese attack as it seemed so foolhardy in bringing the US into the war against them. In The Reluctant Admiral, Hiroyuki Agawa, without a citation, does give a quotation from a reply by Admiral Yamamoto to Ogata Taketora on January 9, 1942, which is strikingly similar to the famous version: "A military man can scarcely pride himself on having 'smitten a sleeping enemy'; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten. I would rather you made your appraisal after seeing what the enemy does, since it is certain that, angered and outraged, he will soon launch a determined counterattack."[/B]
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I went to Pearl Harbor earlier this year. The memorial over the USS Arizona is moving.
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I went to Pearl Harbor earlier this year. The memorial over the USS Arizona is moving. [image]
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thank you for the tribute. a somber reminder of the perils faced by our soldiers. the fact that a government can and will lie to another should not be forgotten
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An excellent Pal. There is lots of history folks do not know about Pearl Habour and our great Country. Been there many times through out my navy career. Hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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Great post today. We should remember our fallen comrades in arms and those who survive even today and honor them for their courage and bravery in time of conflict. The men and women of Pearl Harbor especially should be remembered for their ultimate sacrifice on this day.
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thank you for the tribute. a somber reminder of the perils faced by our soldiers. the fact that a government can and will lie to another should not be forgotten
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An excellent Pal. There is lots of history folks do not know about Pearl Habour and our great Country. Been there many times through out my navy career. Hugs V  . I knew as a Navy Veteran you would enjoy it. Hope your vacation is going well
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