Japanese raid sinks US battleships near Pearl Harbor
The White House reported Japanese attacks capized an old battleship and sank a destroyer with many planes lost. Several Japanese subs and planes were accounted for as resistance continued near Hawaii. Reports linked possible battles with Japanese forces between Hawaii and the Philippines and hinted at carriers in the opening attack.
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White House
Hawaii
Philippines
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
United States Backs Wartime Unity After Pearl Harbor
The nation declares war and rallies behind President Roosevelt to mobilize resources and unify the people. Congress acts to remove hindrances, prepare for max force, and project resolve against the Axis while anticipating discouraging reports from battlefronts.
War flags close Oakland schools amid air raid scare
Metropolitan Oakland schools were ordered closed on Monday as an air raid precaution following reports a Japanese aircraft carrier may be off the Pacific coast. Other items mention German and Japanese actions, U S Senate action on navy service, and arrests of Japanese aliens.
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Oakland
Calif
Pacific Coast
For A Soldier Boy's Christmas
A Cedar Rapids Gazette subscription is pitched as a grand Christmas present for a soldier, promising news, updates, and connection to home during the holiday season.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Thailand Subdued By Invading Japs
AP reports Japan and Thailand reached an agreement for troops to pass through Thailand toward Singapore and the Burma road. Thailand ceased resistance after brief sea and land invasions and began negotiations with the invaders as Japanese forces moved from three coastal points near the Gulf of Siam and from Siemreap in Indochina.
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TOKIO
Japanese Board of Information
Japan
Thailand
Singapore
Burma Road
Bangkok
Indo-China
Gulf of
Siam Coast
Malaya
Siemreap
Domei
Navy calls for volunteers as recruiting offices stay open 24/7
The navy announced that the need for men is critical and all recruiting offices will operate around the clock. Enlistment age limits are set at 17 to 50, expanding access during the emergency drive.
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Plea of Navy New York
Navy
Vast expansion of U S armed forces underway
Reports from military circles say immediate, broad expansion of U S forces is certain after a wartime posture. Calls to reactivate enlisted reserves may begin at Fort Lewis Washington though no general order has been issued. Some officers may lose planned Christmas leaves as units face the emergency.
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Washington
United States
Army
Fort Lewis
Wash
War Department
High Court Upholds Free Speech in Press Convictions
The Supreme Court reversed contempt of court convictions against the Los Angeles Times and labor leader Harry Bridges. Justice Black said the First Amendment shields speech and press broadly, while Justice Frankfurter dissented joined by Stone Roberts Byrnes. The Times case adds to ongoing debates over press freedom.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Los Angeles Times
Harry Bridges
CIO
Justice Black
Bridges
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Los Angeles Superior Court
Justice Frankfurter
Stone
Roberts
Byrnes
Times
AFL Chief urges end to defense industry strikes
Washington AP President William Green of the American Federation of Labor called on Monday for an end to strikes in defense industries.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Declaration Against Japs Follows F D R Request
United States declares war on Japan with Senate 82 to 0 and House 388 to 1 in a joint session. President Roosevelt urges action after the Sunday attack, with Jeannette Rankin voting no in the House as the chambers rush to approve.
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F.D.R
Washington
United States
Congress
Japan
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Germany
Historic War Message to Congress Declares U S at War with Japan
President Roosevelt said on December 7 1941 the United States was attacked by Japan in Pearl Harbor. He vowed defense mobilization and eventual victory, noting attacks across Oahu Malaya Hong Kong Guam Wake Midway and the need to unite Congress for war. The Senate prepared a formal war resolution authorizing use of all U S forces and resources to defeat Japan.
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Congress
Hawaii
Pacific
Congress of the
United States
United States of America
Empire of Japan
Japan
Oahu
Army
Senate
Sam Rayburn
Henry A. Wallace
White House
Tom Connally
Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House of Representatives
Connally
Arthur H. Vandenber
Mich
Vandenberg
John
Will Boost Draft Quotas Of States
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, national selective service director, said Monday that all state draft quotas would be increased immediately.
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Washington
Andrew May
House Military Affairs Committee
Selective Service
National Guard
Hemisphere
Boise
Ida
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
All Iowa Votes For War Declaration On Japan
All Iowa senators and representatives attended Monday's session and voted for the declaration of war on Japan, marking a united legislative action during wartime.
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Iowa
Japan
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