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A date which will live in infamy
« on: Dec 7th, 2004, 10:21am » |
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FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S PEARL HARBOR SPEECH
Yesterday, Dec. 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 the 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 colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal 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 hint 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 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. 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.
This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout 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 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.
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #1 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 11:11am » |
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Thanks Jim.
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #2 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 11:12am » |
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The USS Missouri keeping an eternal watch over the remains of the USS Arizona and other ships destroyed on 12/7/1941.
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #3 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 11:26am » |
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Amazing how it all turns around. Today, Japan is one of the United States' strongest and most stalwart allies.
The fella who comes to tune my piano was in the battle for Iwo Jima. I showed him my photos from a visit I made while I was in the Army, and he was amazed. He said that in all of the years since the war, he'd never met anyone else who'd been on Iwo Jima. He pointed out the infamous hill and the beach where he came ashore. There's also a monument there, where a Reunion Of Honor took place: On the 50th anniversary of the battle for Iwo Jima, Japanese and American veterans of that battle met in peace and friendship. All over the island, there are half-sunken ships, old rusted landmines, helmets, and various pieces of military equipment. While I was there, it was like being in the presence of a thousand ghosts...
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #4 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 2:11pm » |
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Indeed, thanks 
Hey, you know i tend to stay up real late at nite after the kidds are put to bed ......i sit in our living room in a very comfy chair and READ  ..........so, i have developed this interest in WWII  LOL. I read a LOT about WWII. I watch the history channel and blab to everyone at the bus stop the next day about same  Here is all these young moms tawkin at the bus stop about potty training and trials and tribulations of pre-school and i get outa the car and can't wait to talk about that Japanese guy who plotted Pearl Harbor
.......being that my oldest is 14 everybody pretty much got used to me by now
Fact is that the stuff that went on during WWII for some reason continues to intrigue me. It WAS infamy and where we are now is DI-rectly related.....i wish we all could hold the past as dear by books and knowledge as what reality tv currently offers****
PS: THe moms in the neighborhood are avoiding me now..... LOL
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #5 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 2:19pm » |
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Thank you Jim!!!
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Re: A date which will live in infamy
« Reply #6 on: Dec 7th, 2004, 2:25pm » |
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Thanks Jim... Hoooooooooah... Semper Fi... love ree
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