Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.

Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in

Summary

This quote is a condensed version of a speech delivered by then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt on December 8, 1941, following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan. In this short explanation, Roosevelt highlights the significance of the event by referring to it as a date "which will live in infamy." He acknowledges the deliberate attack and asserts the unwavering determination of the United States to achieve victory in the impending conflict with Japan. The phrase "so help us God" indicates a strong belief in divine assistance and serves as an invocation of national unity and resolve.

By Franklin D. Roosevelt

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