This was the speech given to the American people and the world population after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. President Franklin D. Roosevelt informs the people of his nation that on December 7th, 1941, the day before the speech was given, an attack was made on the United States by Japan, despite the two countries formally being at peace. The attack was deliberately planned for weeks while the nation of Japan was involved in peace talks with the US. FDR mentions that Japan also led a surprise attack against many other nations and regions on the same day. He moves to mobilize the military to defend against further attacks, and assures that this form of treachery should never endanger American lives again. Finally, Roosevelt closes by asking Congress to formally declare war.
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