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Pearl Harbor – Dec. 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor – Dec. 7, 1941. “A day that will live in infamy….”. Pearl Harbor. Why did the Japanese attack in the 1 st place? U.S. claims that it was at peace with Japan U.S. had cut off oil exports to nation of Japan, thus slowing growth and industry in the country

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Pearl Harbor – Dec. 7, 1941

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  1. Pearl Harbor – Dec. 7, 1941 “A day that will live in infamy….”

  2. Pearl Harbor • Why did the Japanese attack in the 1st place? • U.S. claims that it was at peace with Japan • U.S. had cut off oil exports to nation of Japan, thus slowing growth and industry in the country • Japan infuriated by this, starts to affect it’s economy • Conspiracy rumors…

  3. Pearl Harbor • Why Pearl Harbor? • Proximity to island of Japan • Launching point IF the U.S. were to ever attempt to invade • Location of U.S. Pacific Fleet • Surprise attack…Japanese were expected from area south of Hawaii

  4. Pearl Harbor • Significance of Pearl Harbor Day • Sunday morning – sailors were asleep, or at church and not expecting anything to happen • Most of the country, as a whole, was at church…shock and horror felt by all • The “Greatest Generation’s” 9/11 (JFK assassination, Challenger, 9/11)

  5. Pearl Harbor • Obstacles at Pearl Harbor • VERY shallow harbor – certain type of missiles, torpedoes • Needed maneuverable airplanes to navigate narrow inlets and between ships, buildings, etc. • Long range bombers with guided missiles

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