Causes Of Pearl Harbor Surprise Attack

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On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan declared war against the United States of America following their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The following day, President Roosevelt delivered a speech asking the Congress to file a declaration of war against the Empire of Japan. The surprise attack caught the U.S. military off guard, which resulted to the total destruction of the pacific fleet. In less than two hours, more than 2,000 people were killed and 1, 400 were injured. The surprise attack left a symbol that led to the World War II. Most of the country’s military weapons were destroyed, making the country more vulnerable to enemy