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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
19
The Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 1941 drew America into World War II. The raid destroyed ships at the harbor killing over 2300 sailors and soldiers and wounded many more as U S forces began answering the call to rebuild and respond.
A retrospective on Japan's long campaign in Asia and the precipitating events leading to the December 7 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The piece traces tensions from 1850s open door steps through 1930s aggressions and U.S. responses, detailing key figures like Secretary Hull and ambassadors Nomura and Grew, and noting the shift toward war with Japan and Germany as Tokyo rejects mediation.
AP report compiles notable reactions to the Pearl Harbor attack. Quotes from Roosevelt Churchill Wheeler Quezon Hirohito Hitler Mull and others are presented as statements reflecting American resolve and allied support.
A concise compare of military manpower at the war’s outset, highlighting U.S. and Japanese forces. It notes large enlistments and mobilization, with figures reflecting overall manpower capacity, training, and deployment readiness as war began. The piece discusses how these forces shaped early strategic balance and potential outcomes.
A concise tally lists 344 warships including 17 battleships and 7 aircraft carriers, plus 37 cruisers and 170 destroyers. An alternative count notes 262 warships with 12 battleships and aircraft carriers, A6 cruisers, 125 destroyers, 71 submarines, and 113 submarines.
An AP News features piece recalls December 7 1941 in Washington and nationwide shock as Hawaii and the Philippines were attacked without warning. Steve Early read the President’s statement while others reported, headlines rose, and Americans mobilized in minutes.
The report lists rapid Japanese offensives across the Pacific starting December 7 with attacks on Pearl Harbor Wake Guam Philippines Malaya and Hong Kong. It notes Thailand’s invasion and the U S declaration of war on December 8 followed by Japan’s advances including Midway Northern Malaya and the sinking of ships near British bases.
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