Franklin Delano Roosevelt, asking for a declaration of war before Congress
FDR first states that America was suddenly attacked by Japan, with o prior warnings, and the two countries had even been engaging in diplomatic relations. And although Japan then broke off diplomatic relations, the message sent by the Japanese Ambassador to the United States had no hint of war. But FDR assured Congress tat due to the distance between Hawaii and Japan, the attack had to have been planed out beforehand, and the Japanese government was trying to deceive America with false statements of peace. He also mentions Japanese attacks on other Pacific islands, all occurring within 24 hours of his speech. Their surprise offensive coupled with the loss of many America lives leads him to ask Congress for a declaration of war, saying that the American people will win through to absolute victory from their determination.
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