I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph so help us God. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, just before 08:00 a.m., on Sunday, December 7, 1941.The United States was a neutral country at the time the attack led to its formal entry into World War II the next day. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions, and well understand the implications for the very life and safety of our nation. On August 23rd, 1994, Congress declared that every December 7th be recognized as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. He said: Yesterday, December 7, 1941a date which will live in infamythe United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. Photo : NH 86118 Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941 The forward magazine of USS Shaw. Reproductions may also be available at National Archives. the United States declared a war on Japan. Japan has therefore undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2009 & USS Arizona Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony Info. 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. The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as 'National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. 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 towards the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Today, and every day, we draw strength from the moment when the best among us defended an island and a Nation from the onslaught of tyranny, and forever altered the course of our history.
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Yesterday, December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of Japan.