Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941. This surprise military strike aimed to weaken the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prevent interference with Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia. The attack resulted in significant loss of life and damage to ships and aircraft, leading to the United States' entry into World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously referred to the date as "a date which will live in infamy," marking a pivotal turning point in the war and shaping global politics for decades.