December 7, 1941, a Date Which will Live in Infamy

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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."  

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Franklin Roosevelt tells the American people that Japan has attacked them

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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