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Pearl Harbor, Part 3 of 3
May 1, 2022
Join Professor Phillips O’Brien, a World War II expert, Dr. Takuma Melber, a Japanese-German scholar, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Twomey as they dissect the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack. They delve into the immediate consequences for Japanese-Americans facing internment, and the complex blame game engulfing military leaders. The discussion highlights the tragic irony of loyal Japanese-American soldiers fighting for a country that unjustly discriminated against their families, illuminating the enduring impact of wartime paranoia and resilience.
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- The Pearl Harbor attack marked a pivotal transition in American public sentiment from isolationism to a unified resolve for military engagement against threats.
- In the aftermath, the Japanese victory at Pearl Harbor was overshadowed by strategic errors that would ultimately shift the war's momentum to the United States.
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Roosevelt's Reaction to Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt received alarming news that the U.S. fleet was under attack at Pearl Harbor, a surprise that he had anticipated but not at this location. As he prepared his response, he emphasized the need for strong, personal communication with the American people, recognizing the opportunity to galvanize the nation through radio. The pivotal line he crafted, 'A date which will live in infamy,' underscored the deliberate nature of the attack and sought to assert that Japan had initiated hostilities, distancing his administration from any blame for prior diplomatic failures. Roosevelt's subsequent address to Congress represented a clarion call to arms, marking America's entry into World War II, which would soon become a global conflict.
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