Why was Japan?s attack on Hawaii a strategic move?
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Why was Japan?s attack on Hawaii a strategic move?
World War II:
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This led President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to ask the House of Representatives to declare war against Japan and Germany.
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The Attack on Pearl Harbor: The Beginning of American Involvement in World War II
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Chapter 7 / Lesson 2Learn about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Explore Pearl Harbor's significance in the context of World War II. See details about the attack, the American response, and effects of Pearl Harbor.
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