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| - | The **[[pearl_harbor|Attack on Pearl Harbor]]** was a surprise military strike conducted by the Empire of Japan against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The attack brought the United States directly into **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** and marked one of the most consequential events in modern history. Within hours of the assault, American military facilities suffered extensive damage, thousands of service members and civilians were killed or wounded, and public opinion shifted decisively in favor of entering the war. The following day, President **[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** asked Congress for a declaration of war, describing December 7 as "a date which will live in infamy." | + | The **[[pearl_harbor|Attack on Pearl Harbor]]** was a surprise military strike conducted by the Empire of Japan against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The attack brought the United States directly into **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** and marked one of the most consequential events in modern history. Within hours of the assault, American military facilities suffered extensive damage, thousands of service members and civilians were killed or wounded, and public opinion shifted decisively in favor of entering the war. The following day, President **[[people:franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** asked Congress for a declaration of war, describing December 7 as "a date which will live in infamy." |
| ===== Background ===== | ===== Background ===== | ||
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| Japanese military planners believed that a sudden attack against the United States Pacific Fleet would weaken American naval power and provide Japan time to secure territory throughout the Pacific region. [(navy> | Japanese military planners believed that a sudden attack against the United States Pacific Fleet would weaken American naval power and provide Japan time to secure territory throughout the Pacific region. [(navy> | ||
| - | Admiral **[[isoroku_yamamoto|Isoroku Yamamoto]]** played a central role in developing the attack plan. Japanese carrier task forces secretly crossed the Pacific Ocean while maintaining radio silence to avoid detection. [(> | + | Admiral **[[people:isoroku_yamamoto|Isoroku Yamamoto]]** played a central role in developing the attack plan. Japanese carrier task forces secretly crossed the Pacific Ocean while maintaining radio silence to avoid detection. [(> |
| ===== December 7, 1941 ===== | ===== December 7, 1941 ===== | ||
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| News of the attack spread rapidly throughout the United States. Public reaction was immediate and intense. Isolationist sentiment that had previously opposed direct involvement in the war largely disappeared. [(> | News of the attack spread rapidly throughout the United States. Public reaction was immediate and intense. Isolationist sentiment that had previously opposed direct involvement in the war largely disappeared. [(> | ||
| - | On December 8, 1941, President **[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** addressed Congress and requested a declaration of war against Japan. Congress approved the request with overwhelming support. [(fdr> | + | On December 8, 1941, President **[[people:franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** addressed Congress and requested a declaration of war against Japan. Congress approved the request with overwhelming support. [(fdr> |
| ===== The Day of Infamy Speech ===== | ===== The Day of Infamy Speech ===== | ||
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| Factories operated by: | Factories operated by: | ||
| - | * **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** | + | * **[[organization: |
| - | * **[[general_motors|General Motors]]** | + | * **[[organization: |
| - | * **[[chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** | + | * **[[organization: |
| rapidly expanded military production efforts. [(> | rapidly expanded military production efforts. [(> | ||
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| ===== Willow Run and Aircraft Production ===== | ===== Willow Run and Aircraft Production ===== | ||
| - | One of the most notable responses occurred at the **[[willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** near Ypsilanti. Operated by **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]**, | + | One of the most notable responses occurred at the **[[history:willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** near Ypsilanti. Operated by **[[organization: |
| The plant became a cornerstone of the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** and symbolized Michigan' | The plant became a cornerstone of the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** and symbolized Michigan' | ||
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| * **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** | * **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** | ||
| - | * **[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** | + | * **[[people:franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** |
| - | * **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** | + | * **[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** |
| - | * **[[willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** | + | * **[[history:willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** |
| - | * **[[consolidated_b24_liberator|Consolidated B-24 Liberator]]** | + | * **[[consolidated_b_24_liberator|Consolidated B-24 Liberator]]** |
| - | * **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]** | + | * **[[organization: |
| - | * **[[uss_arizona|USS Arizona]]** | + | * **[[history:uss_arizona|USS Arizona]]** |
| ~~REFNOTES~~ | ~~REFNOTES~~ | ||