"December 7, 1941: The Day of Infamy" (Speech by Franklin D. Roosevelt)

On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, causing significant damage and loss of life. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress, describing the attack as "a day of infamy." He urged the U.S. to declare war on Japan, marking its entry into World War II. The speech emphasized the shock and gravity of the assault, calling for national unity and action to defend democracy and freedom against aggressive forces. It remains a historic call for resolve in the face of unexpected aggression.