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While attempting to infiltrate Pearl Harbor in a Midget Sub the two-man vessel broke down, and Kazuo Sakamaki was washed up on Honolulu beach to enter history as the first Japanese prisoner taken by United States forces in World War II.

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Walt Disney's political poster from Pearl Harbor.

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FDR's address to congress and state about the Pearl Harbor attacks.

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Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that Nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American Island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.

As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

But always will our whole Nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces—with the unbounding determination of our people—we will gain the inevitable triumph- so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

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Map of attack on Pearl Harbor and the routs of the planes and what planes were involved.

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The USS Missouri behind the USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor monument.

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The USS Arizona memorial was proposed as early as 1943 and began taking shape with the Territory of Hawaii's establishment of the Pacific War Memorial Commission in 1949. In 1950 a flagpole was erected over the sunken ruins of the USS Arizona.

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After math of the Pearl Harbor attack.

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Remember the Americans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, and the survivors.

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Remember the Americans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, and the survivors.

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http://www.usmemorialday.org/pearllst.txt http://www.legacy.com/news/explore-history/first-person-history/article/pearl-harbor-survivors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhtuMrMVJDk
Please visit links.

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Political cartoon from when America was going to war with Japan

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Japanese planes circling around to have another pass. Why the hell weren't they already shot down.

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USS Arizona memorial in Pearl Harbor.

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The USS Arizona sinking to the bottom of the harbor.

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Ground view of the attack on Pearl Harbor. God Bless all the people that lost their lives.

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Arial view of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Some one tried preventing this from happening but the government didn't listen.

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American citizens trying to save every sailor possible.  2,335, including 2,008 navy personnel, 109 marines, and 218 army. Added to this were 68 civilians died during the attacks.

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Jap planes bombing the Naval vessels at Pearl Harbor. America starts fighting back and pushes the Japs home.

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News paper article informing america about Pearl Harbor attacks. Japan declares war on the U.S." HA,HA,HA, Big Mistake"