The Attack On Pearl Harbor

It all started the morning of December 7, 1941 when Japanese leaders decided to bomb the United States. Families were then broke apart and things became much more complex in the lives of Americans. Pearl Harbor was not “just a bombing,” but in reality it is so much more. This bombing had a great impact on the whole world for World War II. The bombing of Pearl Harbor had many situations before the bombing, during the bombing, and after the bombing.

Introduction. I chose this battle because I had been hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor, but I did not know much about it. This paper talks about the countries that fought in this battle, where the battle was fought, what the geography was like during the battle, what the weather was like, what happened during this battle, how many casualties occurred, other things I learned about the battle, who won the battle, and how the battle was important to WWII.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his war speech and asserted December 7, 1941 as, “a date which will live in infamy.” The United States’ naval bases stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii were struck by Japanese planes intentionally and promptly. The news of this attack on the Pearl Harbor shocked the world. It was devastating to the nation that were still in the throes of depression. Witnesses of this event painted a portrait of a nation stunned, but determined to rise again. The United States’ government had not disclosed a Pearl Harbor story to the public--that the U.S. had failed to act on advance information about a planned Japanese attack. Japan 's move against the United States was audacious enough to be considered no more than a slight possibility, although the potential for an attack had been widely discussed.

The events of December 7th1941 on Pearl Harbor are ones that along with many others will forever remain written down as a historic day in not just in history but in naval and military history as well. In this essay I will first explain and describe the Pearl Harbor attack. I will do that in the perspective of a male veteran who at the time was stationed at Pearl Harbor as a U.S. Navy cadet describing the events of that topic to a news anchor for a local newspaper. I also explain what happened after the attack and explain if there was any possible way to prevent it. Next, I will transition to playing the role of the news anchor and describe the events of September 11th 2001. I will interview a person who survived that terrorist attack and

On December 7, 1941 Japan stealthily attacked the U.S. Naval base located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii resulting in many casualties. This IMC plan will outline the objectives, strategies and tactics in order to promote awareness of the attacks as well as develop positive community involvement.

The bombing of Pearl Harbor was a very startling attack that altered American history. It is a significant moment in American history that will not be forgotten. This confrontation happened between America and Japan for different reasons that are presented in this paper. America and Japan had weak negotiations and communications, which led to the attack on Pearl Harbor; however, America reacted on the attack effectively. Because of these circumstances, the rival led to the bombing and destruction of Pearl Harbor, America showed the world how tall and proud it can stand after a silent, sneak attack; however, America may have been knocked down, but ultimately not defeated.

On December 7, 1941 -- the day that will always be commemorated as “the date which will live in infamy” by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- the Japanese unexpectedly attacked the United States’ naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This crippling attack caused many American casualties, and American citizens quickly became filled with fury and abhorrence; the detestation that swallowed the hearts of the American citizens was shown through President Roosevelt’s expeditious appeal to Congress to declare war against Japan. The attack on Pearl Harbor was an unforgettable day in history and directly affected the United States involvement in World War Two and the patriotism of the United States’ citizens.

After the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 which made every person of japanese heritage on the east coast uproot and move to ten different internment camps. No matter what their loyalty or citizenship they were forced to get up and go to camps established in either California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, and Arkansas. After all said and done this ended up at over one hundred and twenty thousand japanese americans. Sadly most Americans don 't know why they were moved from their homes, how they were removed, and how they were treated within these camps.

The attack on Pearl Harbor, this caused many people to be afraid and angry of the Japanese, American or foreign. This escalated so quickly that President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Executive Order 9066 on February 19, 1941(Timeline 6). The Executive Order declared that all people of Japanese ancestry were to be sent to internment camps away from the west coast( Timeline 6). The West coast had many military bases, and other places important to the war effort(Newsreel). With this information it can be can concluded that placing the Japanese people in the internment camps was unjustified. The internment of the Japanese was unjustified because The Germans and Italians were not sent to the internment camps as well, most of the Japanese

According to the article “Japan Launches” more than 3,500 Americans were killed or wounded during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Most people say that the attack on Pearl Harbor is what brought the U.S. into World War 2 in the first place. That attack on Pearl Harbor impacted America in a multitude of ways. Japan had reasons to attack the United States; the attack on Pearl Harbor does not only impact the Japanese Americans in the United States, the attack also impacted the United States economy.

America has learned from and been shaped by many different experiences of good and bad in this country. The Pearl Harbor attack was one major eye opening event that America had to face. It involved heartbreaking deaths of those who served our country along with civilians who were on the island as well. It was was an unexpected attack with no time to prepare. On December 7, 1941 tragedy struck the beautiful island of Honolulu, Hawaii when the Japanese started their attack on America.

In every history textbook, Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. It was a surprise attack that led the United States into WWII. Japan intended the attack as a preventive action to keep the U.S. military from interfering with military actions, planning to take over Southeast Asia. The following day, December 8, the United States declared war on Japan. However, new evidence shows that this can be false. Researchers had found that the U.S provoked the Japanese into bombing Pearl Harbor. So, if the textbooks are differentiating from the new evidence, did the U.S provoke Japan into war?

Bombs exploding, sirens blaring this is what the man of Pearl harbor heard on the morning of the attack. Pearl Harbor and how it is one of the most deadliest and important attacks on the United states.Pearl Harbor had many causes and left many behind destruction, but in the destruction there was a few things that survived. December 7, 1941 “A DATE WHICH WILL LIVE IN INFAMY” this iconic quote was said by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the attack.

December 7, 1941, the bombing of Pearl Harbor; Doweswell said “The attack was timed to take place when American forces would be at their least alert. I worked like a dream; around ninety percent of all damage occurred in the first ten minutes. A fleet of six aircraft carriers and twenty-six craft support ships had sailed from Japan eleven days earlier” ( 150). So much pain and suffering was caused and will never be forgotten; Pearl Harbor is truly a date that will live in infamy. Before the war had started America was trying to fix many problems and stay neutral for as long as possible. Unfortunately many events had prevented them for staying that way for long and led up to a war that America was trying to avoid. The war was awful; it took 2,000 people’s lives. Not only was it bad before the attack but various effects on people after the war.

It was a Sunday morning around 8:00 a.m just weeks before Christmas, that started just like many other Sundays have in the past families going to church, soldiers, sailors, and marines waking up and talking about the previous night activities. No one was aware or prepared that within minutes their lives and the lives of many other Americans all over the world would be changed, forever. This day , December 7, 1941, will always be known as the “date which will live in infamy.”