1. Attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7th, 1941

2. U.S.S. Arizona

3. Attack on Pearl Harbor
Our relationship with Japan was getting worse each year starting in 1938
By 1941 we had a trade embargo on Japan which infuriated them. Japan needed our oil for their war materials such as tanks and airplanes.

4. Attack on Pearl Harbor
Seeing no compromise with the U.S., the Japanese military officials believe they have a better shot at defeating the U.S. through a surprise attack
“Waking a sleeping giant”

5. December 7th, 1941
Attack on Pearl Harbor

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor

7. Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese planes attack U.S. navy fleet on a Sunday morning
Japanese attack using torpedoes, bombs, and their own planes (Kamikazes)

8. Attack on Pearl Harbor
U.S. able to fight back, but not until major damage had been done:
2,333 killed
10 ships sunk
1,139 wounded soldiers

9. Attack on Pearl Harbor

10. Attack on Pearl Harbor

11. Attack on Pearl Harbor
FDR asks for a declaration of war against Japan and receives it immediately
The next day Germany declares war on the U.S. as Japan is an ally of Germany

12. President Roosevelt’s Speech
Date in which will live in infamy

13. Attack on Pearl Harbor
The attack inspires American patriotism and nationalism and brings the U.S. into World War II on the Allies side

14. Attack on Pearl Harbor

15. Where the war started!

16. U.S.S. Missouri
Where the War ended!