LAD #34: FDR's Declaration of War

In his Declaration of War, FDR explains that the Japanese had been deceiving the United States government and its people. They have done this by acting like they had hopes of peace in the Pacific that the United States did as well. He goes on to discuss the attack of Pearl Harbor the day before, stating that Japan had no hint or slight indication in the prior weeks of any sort of attack or war. FDR continues to talk about the attacks Japan had launched in the past 24 hours, which include: Malaya, Guam, Philippenes, Midway Island, and Wake Island. He finishes his statement by telling the American people that he will protect them from further attacks as he asks Congress to declare war on the Empire of Japan.