Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Speech Declaration of War (来源：英语麦当劳www.EnglishCN.com)

罗斯福就偷袭珍珠港发表演讲 (来源：英语电影下载 http://bt.englishcn.com)

 
December 8, 1941
 
 
To the Congress of the United States:

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Yesterday, Dec. 7, 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. (来源：英语问答中心 http://ask.englishcn.com)

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. (来源：英语麦当劳－英语快餐EnglishCN.com)

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. (来源：英语分类信息 http://fl.englishcn.com)

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

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Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. (来源：英语论坛 http://bbs.englishcn.com)

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. (来源：英语麦当劳－英语杂志 www.EnglishCN.com)

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. (来源：英语e问e答 http://ask.englishcn.com)

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island. (来源：最老牌的英语学习网站 EnglishCN.com)

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

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Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. (来源：英语麦当劳－英语学习门户 EnglishCN.com)

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. (来源：英语学习门户网站EnglishCN.com)

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. (来源：英语资料下载 http://download.englishcn.com)

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. (来源：英语图片 http://photo.englishcn.com)

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again. (来源：专业英语学习网站 http://www.EnglishCN.com)

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God. (来源：最老牌的英语学习网站 EnglishCN.com)

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.