Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Road to Pearl Harbor
A brief overview of the decade prior to the American entrance into World War II. Read about the rise in militarism in both Europe and Japan.
Read Works
Read Works: Day of Infamy
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Richard Hansing's experiences in the Navy while stationed in Pearl Harbor in December of 1941. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Isoroku Yamamoto
This site from Wikipedia provides a biography of Japanese naval commander, Isoroku Yamamoto. Includes information on his accomplishments and his involvement in World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
A&E Television
History.com: 8 Moments When Radio Helped Bring Americans Together
These are just a few of the historic radio broadcasts that seemed to have the whole nation listening. This article discusses eight of the most seminal moments in radio -- from KDKA's 's live nighttime Fireside Chats, the 'Fight of the...
University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma College of Law: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Infamy Speech
The complete text of Franklin D. Roosevelt's Infamy Speech, December 8, 1941, declaring war on Japan.
Digital History
Digital History: Trail Gunner Joe
A charismatic demagogue, Joe McCarthy grew up on a Wisconsin farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse. While still a teenager, he established a thriving business as a chicken farmer. He dropped out of school after eighth grade, but...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Causes of Ww2 for Kids
Article on the causes of WW2 provides detailed facts and summary of events that started the war including the attack on Pearl Harbor and the rise of dictators in Germany and Italy.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: World War Ii Resources: Events Learing Up to World War Ii
The 78th Congress published a pamphlet in 1944 which gave a chronological history of events that led up to World War II. Read the very detailed information set out year by year. The introduction explains the scope of the pamphlet.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Pacific War: A World War Ii Summary
This article provides a concise summary of the major events/battles of the Pacific War from the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor to the surrender of Japan in August 1945.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Japanese American Internment
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, fear of Japanese-Americans irrationally increased, resulting in Roosevelt's executive order that created internment camps for American citizens. Read about the camps, the life in the camps, and...
Other
Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
A&E Television
History.com: Women of the Wwii Workforce: Photos Show the Real Life Rosie the Riveters
When the United States entered World War II after the 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor, men shipped overseas by the millions to serve in the war. This left many of the civilian and military jobs on the home front unfilled -- and that's when...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fdr's War Message to Congress Fact or Opinion
Eleventh graders will read FDR's War Message to Congress with a partner recording important details as fact or opinion.
Other
Nihon Kaigun: The Imperial Japanese Navy Page
Excellent information provided on the Imperial Japanese Navy. Includes information on the Japanese attack on the United States.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Wheeler Field
Another primary target during the attack on Pearl Harbor, the damage caused here allowed the Japanese to maintain air superiority during the attack.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Kaneohe Naval Air Station
Naval airfield attacked by the Japanese seven minutes before the attack on Pearl Harbor began in order to establish air superiority.
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The History Place World War Ii in Europe
This site from the History Place provides the original speech delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Congress regarding Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Texas: Ha. 19 (Midget Submarine)
Historic I.J.N. Ko-hyoteki class midget submarine; part of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; grounded and captured.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Wa (State): Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
This shipyard was the primary repair destination for damaged battleships during World War II. Of the eight ships bombed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, five were repaired here.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Hawaii: Hickam Field
Air Force Base which was a primary target in the attack on Pearl Harbor and played a key role throughout the World War II Pacific campaign.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Doolittle Raid Facts
Read detailed facts and information about the Doolittle Raid, April 18, 1942, the first US attack on the Japanese homeland after Pearl Harbor.