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Declaration Of War
President Roosevelt
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Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of
The Senate and the House of Representatives
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 the American Island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United
States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a
Formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply
Stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic
Negotiations, it contained no threat
Or hint of war or of 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
I regret to tell you that 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. And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise
Offensive extending throughout the Pacific area
The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of
The United States have already formed their opinions and well
Understand the implications for 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. But always will our whole Nation
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
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I believe that 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 it very certain
That this form of treachery shall never again endanger us
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 unbounding determination
Of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God
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I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and
Dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of
War has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire
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