LAD #34: FDR's Declaration of War

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LAD #34: FDR's Declaration of War

President Roosevelt delivered this address after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. According to Roosevelt, the United States had, to that point, been attempting to maintain peaceful relations with the Japanese. Though the Japanese stated that they did not think that peace could be maintained, there was no indication that they would incite war. Roosevelt stated that the attack was obviously planned out, proving that the Japanese had been lying to the American government. As a result of the attacks, many Americans died, and the Japanese did not stop there. They attacked other American ships, as well as other Pacific islands, like Guam. Roosevelt declared that he had already mobilized the army and navy for the defense of the country. In addition, Roosevelt stated with confidence that, America "will win through to absolute victory. FDR proudly announced that the U.S. would triumph over their enemies, and he asked that, given the obvious attacks of the Japanese, that Congress declare war.

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This reminded me of when George W. Bush declared a War on Terror after the 9/11 attacks.