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Subj: Re: FDR's Speech - Dec 8 1941
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N0KFQ wrote:-
> The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared
> before a joint session of Congress and declared, "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." After a brief and forceful speech, he asked
> Congress to approve a resolution recognizing the state of war between
> the United States and Japan.
For anyone interested, here's the speech in full:
Quote:
Dec 8, 1941 F. D. Roosevelt To the Congress of the United States
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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
Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague
delivered to the Secretary of State a form reply to a recent American
message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the
existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hit of war
or 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 had 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. 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 Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending through-
out the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday 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.
Always will we 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 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 very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us
again.
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 unbounded 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 seventh, a state of war has existed
between the United States and the Japanese Empire.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The White House, December 8, 1941
End quote.
73 - David, G4EBT @ GB7FCR
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