Events with tag - War Declaration

December 8, 1941

Roosevelt's Day of Infamy Speech

President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his historic 'Day of Infamy' speech to Congress, responding to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This pivotal address led to America's formal entry into World War II and received near-unanimous congressional approval for the declaration of war against Japan.

December 11, 1941

US Declares War on Nazi Germany

The United States Congress unanimously declared war on Nazi Germany on December 11, 1941, following Hitler's declaration of war on the US. This historic decision came four days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and marked America's full entry into World War II.