Strong Defense of Far Flung Outposts in U S Strategy
In the opening war phase our Pacific outposts near Japan faced attacks while Atlantic fronts opened with Germany and Italy in the war. Alaska and Bermuda are cited as crucial strategic footholds to guard supply lines to Russia and China, deter enemy incursions, and maintain access to the Panama Canal, with emphasis on fortifications, air bases, and allied support.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Germany
Italy
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
West Indies
Alaska
Asia
Russia
China
Maginot Line
Puerto Rico
Borinquen Field
Canal
Balboa
Cristobal
Caribbean
Camacho
Mexico
South America
Africa
Dakar
Natal
Paramaribo
Dutch Guiana
Bermuda
Panama Canal Zone
Congress
Manila
Singapore
Incidents Leading To Japanese War Have Long History
A historical timeline links the Sino Japanese war and the broader drift to war with Japan. Key events include the Mukden incident of 1931, the Panay attack in 1937, the 1941 Pearl Harbor raid, and the December 8 1941 declaration of war. The list traces aggression under self defense rhetoric and escalating tensions leading to conflict.
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United States
Japan
Mukden
Peking
Cordell Hull
U.S.S. Panay
Yangtze River
China
Indo- China
Roosevelt
Konoye
Saburo Kurusu
Nomura
Washington
Indo-China
Thailand
State Department
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Congress
One Day Before a War Diplomat Diary
A Washington diary from December 6 by Baukhage recalls talks with Japanese officials Kurusu and Terasaki on the eve of Pearl Harbor. The note details diplomacy under pressure, shifting centers of gravity from the state department to the navy, and the ambivalence of Japanese-American talks. A Mississippi Farm Security cooperative buys 60 mules and gear, saving costs.
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WNU
H Street
Washington
D. C
Hidenari Teragaki
Saburo Kurusu
Pearl Harbor
Rock Creek Park
Hawaii
London
Kurusu
State Department
Navy Department
Japan
Hull
Jones County
Mississippi
Department of Agriculture
County Purchasing Association
Farm Security Administration
Pacific Time Table and World Clock Examples
A brief chart explains time differences from Chicago across zones. It notes Hawaii Japan the Philippines and Singapore with corresponding days. The text defines S M T markers for Sundays Mondays and Tuesdays to illustrate hour by hour conversions.
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Chicago
Hawaii
Japan
Philippines
Singapore
Japan's Oil Supply Vulnerable Amid War Strain
The article notes Japan faced a fragile oil position as United States cut two thirds of its supply at the war’s outset while the Dutch East Indies provided another quarter. Domestic fields and Sakhalin contributed only a tenth, with navy fuel reserves emphasized and gasoline stocks relatively smaller.
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Japan
United States
Dutch East Indies
Manchukuo
Sakhalin
U S Moves to Build Reserve of Key Materials
A report from the Office for Emergency Management says the United States has taken steps to stockpile tin rubber manganese chromite and tungsten to offset potential shortages after cuts in Orient supplies. The initial measure suspended nonessential tire and related production.
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U. S
Office For Emergency Management
United States
Orient
Briefes on Education, Defense and Naval Customs
In this session of congress over 125 education measures have been introduced. Army veterinarians inspect meat dairy and ice cream served on army mess tables. A naval officer salutes the quarter deck as a state symbol. About 35 000 inventions and suggestions on national defense have been received and reviewed by the National Inventors Council. Sunset time at the United States Naval Academy is set by the admiral per old navy custom.
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U. S
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Hawaii
Philippines
Sitka
Congress
Army
National Inventors Council
Department of Commerce
United States Naval Academy
Changed City Washington Wakes to War Time Chaos
Washington shifts from boom town to war town with khaki patrols around the White House and Capitol. Civilian Defense mobilizes while FBI seizes German correspondent Kurt Sell. Dies report cites 150000 Japanese in the U S and 200 decorated by the emperor with maps to strategic targets and naval details raising security alarms.
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Washington
White House
State Department
Capitol Dome
Civilian
LaGuardia
Maps show Japanese covert detailing of U S Pacific fleet
A seized map reveals Pearl Harbor, the Panama Canal, San Francisco, Manila, Guam and Vladivostok, plus carrier and cruiser layouts and submarine cables. Navy officials note it matches past maneuvers and warn the West Coast defenses. Constantine Brown predicted war with Japan ten days early, naming December 7 as start date.
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Hawaii
U.S
Pearl Harbor
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Manila
Guam
Vladivostok
U. S
Honolulu
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America
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Home Hour
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Mr. Terasaki
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Ong
Bangkok
Saigon
T. Midnl
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Waterside Drive
Falla
Scottie
Martin Dies
Hitler
Norway
France
Low Countries
Dies
Central Japanese Association
California
Los Angeles Harbor
Reeves Field
Oll
Los Angeles
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
Pat
Alcott
Coke
Este Ae
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