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This map shows how Pearl Harbor was set up before the attack. The U.S. Navy had a lot of ships docked there, making it a prime target. Since it’s in Hawaii, far from the U.S. mainland, Japan saw a chance to strike without warning.

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U.S. Navy ships docked at Pearl Harbor (pre-attack)

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U.S. Navy ships docked at Pearl Harbor (pre-attack)

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Before the attack, everything seemed calm. U.S. battleships sat in the harbor, lined up neatly. No one expected that in just a few hours, many of these ships would be in flames or underwater.

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This image shows Japan secretly planning the attack. They spent months studying the best way to hit Pearl Harbor. Their goal was to destroy as much of the U.S. Navy as possible before America even had a chance to fight back.

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During the Attack (December 7, 1941, 7:55 AM – 9:45 AM)

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During the Attack (December 7, 1941, 7:55 AM – 9:45 AM)

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Just before 8 AM, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes flew toward Pearl Harbor. Most American sailors and soldiers were still waking up, completely unaware of what was coming. Within minutes, bombs and torpedoes started raining down

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This is one of the most heartbreaking moments of the attack. A massive bomb hit the USS Arizona, causing a huge explosion. More than 1,100 men died instantly, and the ship sank where it sat. Today, it’s a memorial for those lost that day.

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The USS Oklahoma was hit so hard that it flipped over in the water. Hundreds of sailors were trapped inside, desperately trying to escape. Some were rescued, but over 400 never made it out.

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The attack caused total chaos. Explosions sent thick black smoke into the sky, making it hard to see. The smell of burning oil, the sound of alarms, and the sight of sinking ships turned what had been a quiet morning into a nightmare.

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American sailors and soldiers fighting back

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American sailors and soldiers fighting back

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Even though they were caught off guard, some Americans fought back. They grabbed weapons, fired at Japanese planes, and tried to save their ships. But with so much destruction happening so fast, there wasn’t much they could do.

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Pearl Harbor wasn’t the only place hit—Honolulu was also in danger. People ran for shelter as bombs hit parts of the city. Some were killed, and many feared that Japan would launch a full-scale invasion of Hawaii next.

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Once the attack was over, Pearl Harbor looked like a disaster zone. Ships were sunk, fires were still burning, and rescue teams searched for survivors. The attack had crippled the U.S. Navy in just under two hours.

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In the hours and days after the attack, rescuers worked non-stop. Some sailors had been trapped in the wreckage, banging on metal walls, hoping someone would hear them. Sadly, many of them weren’t found in time.

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving his "Day of Infamy" speech

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt giving his "Day of Infamy" speech

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The next day, President Roosevelt spoke to the country. He called December 7, 1941, "a date which will live in infamy." His speech was short, powerful, and full of emotion. Within hours, the U.S. officially declared war on Japan.

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Newspaper headlines from December 8, 1941

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Newspaper headlines from December 8, 1941

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When news of the attack hit, it shocked the entire country. Headlines screamed words like "War!" and "Attack on Pearl Harbor!" Americans were angry, scared, and ready to fight back.

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On December 8, the U.S. declared war on Japan, officially entering World War II. Just days later, Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S., turning it into a global fight. Pearl Harbor changed everything in an instant.

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Today, the USS Arizona Memorial sits above the wreckage of the sunken battleship. It’s a place of reflection, honoring the 2,400 lives lost that day. Every year, people visit to remember and pay their respects.