Air force Quote by Franklin D Roosevelt
“Yesterday, December seventh, 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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7 1941, United States, 1941
The attack was a deliberate, shocking act that would be remembered forever.
In simple terms: A shocking, deliberate attack.
Remember and learn from history.
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When to use this quote
- military planning
- public speeches
- education curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How did this event shape US policy?
- What lessons can prevent future attacks?
Complex causes are simplified.