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Embargo on Japan
The U.S. imposes economic sanctions on Japan, including an oil export embargo, in response to Japanese expansion in Southeast Asia. This is a list of the economic sanctions they put on Japan. Video -
Fleet departs from Japan and to Hawaii
A Japanese fleet, including six aircraft carriers, departs from Japan. They end up in a position northwest of Hawaii. [Video](youtube.com) -
7:02 AM
U.S. Army radar operators detect incoming aircraft. But they misidentify them as American B-17 bombers. Video -
6:10 AM
The first wave of Japanese aircraft takes off from carriers. They were located 230 miles north of Oahu.Video -
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8:10 AM
The USS Arizona explodes after a bomb detonates its forward ammunition magazine. Resulted in significant casualties. Video -
10:00 AM
The attack concludes. This left over 2,400 Americans dead and many vessels damaged or destroyed.Video -
FDR Speaks out
President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his "Day of Infamy" speech, and the U.S. declares war on Japan. This made the U.S. enter WWII. -
Europe declares war
Germany and Italy declare war on the United States, bringing the nation fully into World War II.Video -
USS Arizona memorial begins construction
In 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower instructed the construction of the USS Arizona memorial. Built to honor the fallen. Video -
Memorial finishes construction
The Memorial was completed in 1961. It was funded by public contributions and private donations.Video -
Memorial open to the public
Memorial officially opens to the public. Many mourn over the ship of USS Arizona. Over a million people visit the memorial yearly. Video -
Japan apologises
The prime minister of Japan expressed "remorse" for the attack on Pearl Harbor. He also apologized to the people of the United States. List of apologies Video -
11/7 is a national holiday
Congress declared 12/7 national pearl harbor Rememberance day. A day to reflect and remember. Video
