A crucial turning point in World War II was the attack on Pearl Harbor, and how it changed America forever. The United States naval facility in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was the target of a surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy on December 7, 1941. The U.S. Pacific Fleet, which was viewed as a significant barrier to Japanese development in the Pacific, was specifically targeted in the operation. The attack was successful in that it severely damaged the fleet and prompted America to join the conflict. The attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of the war because it involved the United States, a significant military force, and tipped the balance of power in the Allies' favor. Pearl harbor was a turning point in not only the war but America …show more content…
Overall today we will take a deeper dive on my American president Franklin Roosevelt called December 7th “ a date which will live in infamy” despite him knowing what will happen in the course of the upcoming years.
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States had been hesitant to enter World War II. Despite Germany's aggressive actions and the invasion of various countries, the 2
United States had remained neutral for much of the early part of the war. There were several reasons for this. First, the United States was still recovering from the Great Depression, and many Americans were opposed to getting involved in another costly and potentially devastating war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt had been focused on domestic issues, such as implementing the New
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The attack also led to a shift in the world's view of the United States. Before the attack, the U.S. was seen as a distant power that was not fully engaged in the war, but after the attack, the U.S. was seen as a powerful and determined player in the war effort. The attack also led to increased support for the U.S. among the Allied powers and a stronger resolve among the American people to support the war effort. Additionally, the attack on Pearl Harbor was a crucial event that led the United States to actively joining WW2. In the aftermath of the attack, the United States declared war on Japan the following day, and on December 11, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. The U.S. officially entered the war, joining the Allies in the fight against the Axis powers. Looking at the change and continuity the