People Behind the Plans
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
During the attack of Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt was in office protecting our country. He served for 12 years. He was the cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt. He was instrumental in helping territories like French Indo-China. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, he rallied the country together and declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Made his famous "Day of Infamy" speech on December 8th, 1941.
"As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense"--Roosevelt
During the attack of Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt was in office protecting our country. He served for 12 years. He was the cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt. He was instrumental in helping territories like French Indo-China. After Pearl Harbor was attacked, he rallied the country together and declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Made his famous "Day of Infamy" speech on December 8th, 1941.
"As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense"--Roosevelt