Informative Essay: The Attack Of Pearl Harbor

Japan bombing Pearl Harbor left 2,403 Americans dead, and millions of citizens startled. Pearl Harbor is a naval base off the coast of Hawaii. After killing thousands of America’s military, the United States was forced to join World War II. Immediately after the strike, many Americans became anti-Japanese and had vengeance for years to come. Japan had many reasons for causing this national uproar. Many people believe the Japanese government bombed Pearl Harbor due to financial disputes, power gains, and safety precautions.

“A date which will live in infamy” is a phrase most associated with this day. An unprovoked attack aimed at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 left the nation vulnerable to various outside powers. Franklin Delano Roosevelt knew the vital importance of creating and leading a crusade, so his purpose in addressing the nation was to declare war against Japan and rally the support of the citizens of America. Until the devastating bombing of Pearl Harbor, Japan had been considered an ally. Roosevelt’s speech was about bringing justice to the nation and being honest with the people about the terrible events that had just occurred. Roosevelt, serving as the thirty-second president of the United States, was in his second term when the attack happened.

The Chicago Tribune editorial board writes, “We were at peace when the attack started,” in the December 2nd, 2016, editorial “75 Years Later, the Hard Lessons of Pearl Harbor - and of Sept. 11 - Endures.” This editorial is to educate any reader who wants to truly feel what happened at Pearl Harbor. The board interviews a man who was actually there when it all happened. The purpose of this article is to show people what happened during Pearl Harbor. The authors use three different strategies to convey their meanings, and they are; strong feelings, strong types of word choice, and a freaky tone to get the audience reading.

It was just an ordinary, lazy, Sunday morning to the thousands of military personnel at the Pearl Harbor Naval Station. Then, the unthinkable happened. Over the loud-speaker a call came to warn the people about the impending attack that was about to take place only a few short minutes away. They were unprepared for what was about to happened. Within minutes, the Japanese planes flew over bombing the Naval station leaving a trail of total destruction. Because of this one horrific act, the United States of America joined the allies in what would be the beginning of a long, bloody war.

Both Pearl Harbor and 9/11 are tragic events in United States history, that will likely be remember in American history by even the least historically educated of the American populace and likely much of the rest of the world too. Both events were surprise attacks on American soil and both led to a fervor of patriotism from the American people to get revenge for those that died in the attacks. This paper will compare and contrast the two events, while providing a basic outline of the events and affects the two had on American society, in both the immediate and long term.

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is considered one of Americas greatest defeats on its home soil. A simple search of a database can provide unprecedented amounts of information regarding the devastation and failure of high ranking officials. This information can help build our knowledge of a situation, but history isn’t based on solely simple facts and long summarized accounts of events. Personal accounts provide first-hand accounts that help indulge us into the shoes of those that witnessed them in their triumph and defeat. Pearl Harbor was indeed a massive defeat in the eyes of many Americans during this time period, but what about those that were present?

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy . . .” These famous lines were spoken the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave this speech to the U.S. Congress on December 8, 1941. Many criticized the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but the decision to attack America was wisely made. The Americans were going to enter the war sooner or later, and on the allies’ side. The attack on Pearl Harbor would hurt the United States’ strongest defense and kill many Americans. This was the first terrorist attack on the United States, by another country, which came as a total shock to many people.

Immediately after the attack happened the hospitals were flooded with the wounded and dead civilian and soldier alike. The people at Pearl Harbor are stunned at what they have witnessed. A day after Pearl Harbor was attacked, Franklin D Roosevelt called in congress and says he declares wars for this unprovoked, unwarranted, and downright insidious attack.

On December 7, 1941, the U.S was attacked at pearl harbor by the Japanese. During that morning 350 planes attacked the base making sure most of it was destroyed. There were not many eyewitnesses due to the surprise attack the Japanese conducted. There were 2,400 deaths that day, and almost all the base’s ships were destroyed. A memorial was built after the men and women that died that day. The devastation caused America to enter war against japan. America also had to begin rebuilding their naval fleet so the pacific would be defended. All the damaged Ships were placed back into battle after they were repaired. War had been declared against America, leaving the country with not many options to take.

“A date which will live in infamy (Roosevelt).” There were three part to this attack, what lead to the attack, the actual attack and the aftermath. The world was at war and the United States didn’t want to get too involved until the attack happened. During the attack on Pearl Harbor the United States made the decision to join the War. The United States joining the war brought the most crucial years to follow along with the dropping of the atomic bomb. The attack on Pearl Harbor was the beginning of the a very long war that cost the lives of many people but brought a nation together.

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 attack on Pearl Harbor was a hard time for the U.S. to realize what Japan had done. The attack happened on December 7, 1941 and it was by far a surprise on America. The new had spread from coast to coast that Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor and killed many. The American people had a hard time understanding what the Japanese did and how this was something they’d never forget. The Americans were in total surprise on who do they blame and how could this have happened. The American people were in dismay. The president had talked through his way as to go to war with the Japanese.(Butow). The detractors didn't pay much attention to all the reasons why Japanese did attack the Pearl Harbor. The spend time ignoring all the reasons why the Japanese

World War II was a war that everyone will remember and will be remembered for many years to come. It could even be said that it killed more people, destroyed more property, and had far more reaching effects than any other war in history. New technologies were used in the war, such as the Atomic bomb, which opened up the nuclear age. Pearl Harbor was one of those events that will never be forgotten by Americans. Pearl Harbor was especially memorable to America because that caused us to get involved in the war and it outraged everyone in the country. The United States played a key role in the war. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was a major turning point in World War II.

“A date which will live in infamy” . This is a quote said to congress by the Commander- in- Chief Franklin Roosevelt. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor Roosevelt asked congress to declare war on Japan. Pearl Harbor was a surprise to the United States, a great plan to the Japanese Empire, and a gateway to World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor took a toll on countries all over the world. That day in 1941 has been and forever will be the most infamous act of the Japanese Empire.

On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, at 7:55 AM the Japanese Empire led a surprise attack on the US Naval base Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, that would leave millions of Americans in shock, and heartbroken. Before the attack, the United States kept a low profile on International affairs, and concentrated on the domestic affairs at hand. This tragic moment in American history forever remembered. It is a mournful day for the American people, although, for the Japanese Empire it was an honorable day, one they would call a