On December 8th, 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared war on Japan. This declaration came a day after Japan's infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. FDR explained to the American people a day after Pearl Harbor, that the attack came as a complete surprise to America. Japan had lied about continuing peace with America as it prepared for the deliberate attack. FDR explains to Americans that many lives were lost and that the American naval fleet has been greatly damaged/destroyed. He goes on to share with the people that as well as the US, Japan forces had also attacked Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippine Islands, Wake Island, as well as Midway Island. FDR states that it is apparent that the American people are in danger, and finally asks Congress to declare war on Japan.
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