Events tagged with "infamy"

Historical Events tagged with "infamy"

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Military & Warfare

Roosevelt's Infamy Speech Following Pearl Harbor Attack

December 8th, 1941 83 years ago

In response to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a stirring speech to Congress. He described December 7 as 'a date which will live in infamy' and urged for a declaration of war against Japan. This marked a pivotal moment as the United States formally entered World War II, catalyzing a significant escalation in the global conflict.