61 years ago today Pearl Harbor was bombed in a surprise attack by the Japanese. This is event drew the United States into WWII. The day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, President Roosevelt appeared before Congress and said, "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." Following that speech, the Senate voted 82 to 0 for war against Japan and the House of Representatives approved the resolution 388 votes to 1. Three days later Germany and Italy delared war against the United States.
Check out the video above. It includes actual footage of President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressing Congress the day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Back Off England!
Today in history, December 2, 1823, President James Monroe introduced the Monroe Doctrine to Congress. The first 5 people to post facts and information about the Monroe Doctrine in the comments will receive extra credit!
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