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Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy and the Beginning of War

"Explore the historic events of December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked, leading to the U.S. declaration of war against Japan, ultimately marking the end of isolationism and the start of World War II."

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Pearl Harbor: A Date of Infamy and the Beginning of War

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  1. Pearl Harbor • December 7, 1941- “A date which will live in infamy.” • We knew the Japanese had chosen war, but the question was where would it happen. • FDR thought the Philippines were a likely target. • 3,000 casualties, many aircraft destroyed, all eight battleships sunk or crippled. Three aircraft carriers were not at the harbor.

  2. War • Declare war on Japan on December 8, 1941. • Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. on December 11, 1941. • Isolationism is dead, war has begun.

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