Question

1. On December 7, 1941, President Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of
war. Why?

Answer 1

Japan's surprise attack on a U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor.

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Answer 2

Answer: On December 8, 1941, the day after Japanese forces attacked the American military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Franklin Roosevelt addressed Congress and asked for a Declaration of War with Japan.

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