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The attack on Pearl Harbor[nb 3]was a surprise military strikeby the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Serviceon the American naval baseat Pearl Harborin Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States, just before 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, December 7, 1941. At the time, the United States was a neutral countryin World War II.
Learn about the history and significance of the annual observance on December 7 to honor the victims of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Find out how the U.S. Congress designated this day, what events are held, and what memorials are dedicated to the survivors and the fallen.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, that brought the U.S. into World War II. See photos, videos and historical background of the event and its aftermath.
Sep 25, 2024 · Learn about the surprise aerial attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, that led to the U.S. entry into World War II. Explore the context, causes, events, and consequences of the attack with Britannica's comprehensive article.
Learn about the background, events, and aftermath of the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that brought the US into World War II. Explore articles, oral histories, artifacts, and more from the museum's collection.
An infographic depicting the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. A "day that will live in infamy," the attack on Pearl Harbor inspired the nation and motivated the American...
Dec 7, 2020 · Learn about the surprise attack by Japan on Dec. 7, 1941, that brought the U.S. into World War II. Find out how to watch the virtual ceremony at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and honor the survivors and victims.
