Japan Declares War On United States
Washington reports Japan declared war on the United States. President Roosevelt likely to seek a congressional declaration tomorrow as alerts trigger a full wartime mobilization. Honolulu and Manila bombing reports circulate. later denied by White House.
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Wake Island Occupied Report Sparks Alarm In Asia
A Shanghai dispatch quoted an unconfirmed report that Wake Island, owned by the U S, had been occupied by Japan. The AP bulletin notes no confirmation and highlights early war developments across the Pacific including casualties on Oahu and orders for Navy personnel in the 11th district.
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Warships in Harbor Strike as Japanese Lead Attack on Hawaii
Honolulu suffers heavy property damage and casualties as a second wave of Japanese planes attacks. Hickam Field and Pearl Harbor hit. three hundred fifty killed at Hickam. battleship Oklahoma among ships attacked. Guam also reported attacked. anti-aircraft fire rages as Farrington High School converts to a hospital to aid the wounded.
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British Expected To Back U S Promptly In Japan War
London awaited Churchill's pledge to declare war on Japan within the hour if she attacked the United States. A British statement drafted with US Ambassador Winant was expected "fairly soon" tonight as the promise neared fulfillment.
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