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A Day that Will Live in Infamy

This piece explores whether Admiral Yamamoto was accurate in his assertion that Japan had "woken a sleeping giant" following the attack on Pearl Harbor, prompted by FDR's famous "Day of Infamy" speech. It examines the U.S. response to Japan’s aggression and evaluates the strategic miscalculations made leading up to the attack. It also discusses the importance of the Pacific Fleet's presence at Pearl Harbor and the implications of the attack for the United States' entry into World War II, asserting the effects of this pivotal moment on both nations.

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A Day that Will Live in Infamy

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  1. A Day that Will Live in Infamy

  2. Based on FDR’s Day of Infamy Speech, was Admiral Yamamoto correct in stating that Japan had “woken a sleeping giant”? Why or why not? ____________had/hadn’t____________, because______________________________. Based on __________, ______________captured/does not capture the reaction of__________________due to_______. As a result of_______________, ____________depicts/doesn’t depict_________________________accurately.

  3. Why Pearl Harbor? • Realized if went to war the only way to win was to destroy the Pacific Fleet, which at the time was stationed at Pearl Harbor • Ultimate goal was to destroy American carriers, however, carriers were not at Pearl Harbor at the time

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