USA: America’s first war reactions. (1941)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit USA Reactions to declaration of war after attack on Pearl Harbour December 7th 1941, including extracts of President Roosevelt speaking to Congress and his address to the Nation from the White House. Full Description: Congress, Washington DC, .: GV President F.D, Roosevelt speaking at Congress: “Yesterday, December 7th, 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. 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. SV Roosevelt speaking: “As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defence, but always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. (Applause) SV Roosevelt speaking: