Essays about Pearl Harbor

“Remember Pearl Harbor!” was an American call to arms against the Japanese, who ambushed and killed thousands of sailors and citizens on December 7, 1941. It is widely recognized among historians as a turning point in America’s involvement in the Second World War, as well as a crippling attack on US naval forces. However, I…

On December 7, 1941 Japanese soldiers bombarded a Naval base on the territory of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This event caused the death of many soldiers and eventually to the United States formal entry into WWII. What has become a historic event in the lives of many Americans the movie has portrayed it to be…

Sometimes during our lives, we happen to meet individuals and do not immediately realize how important they will become in our lives. For example, when you meet someone at the doctor’s office, initially you do not think anything of it, but for some, this meet and greet continues to evolve into a first date, and…

The attack on Pearl Harbor is the main event that triggered the United States’ involvement in World War II. A surprise attack taking place at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii, the Japanese Navy managed to destroy 20 American Naval vessels, eight battleships, and over 300 airplanes (A&E Networks). Although it lasted no more than two…

There have been many tragic times in American history, one of which was the bombing of Pearl harbor. It was a very influential day in American history that will never be forgotten. On December 7 1941 the empire of Japan attacked the United states. In what seemed like mere seconds 2000 americans lay dead. However…

The movie Pearl Harbor is about an emotional moment in history that took place on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprised the Americans by their unknown air attack. As a result, this will always remain a reality that forever changed the Americans. The actor Ben Affleck, who stars as Captain Rafe McCawley is portrayed…

December 7, 1941 marked one of the most historic days in history. As president Franklin Roosevelt said, it is “a date which will live in infamy.” In the dawn of the hours, the Japanese took advantage of the ill-prepared U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. With a blind side attack, the Japanese piloted…

When my Grandpa was 3 years old, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese Navy Air Service (JNAS). It was a military strike. Oh no! My Grandpa’s PerspectiveMy Grandpa said “There was nothing for me to do besides go under the house”, then he said “My babysitter took my there with some rice crisps, 8…

On Sunday, December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy attacked the United States (U.S.) Naval Base Pearl Harbor. The sound of machine guns broke the silence. This attack was a well-planned mission. But why did the Japanese choose to attack Pearl Harbor? This paper will further discuss the Background, The Attack, and The Aftermath of…

In 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed U.S. citizens and explained the United States’ entry into World War II. “Yesterday, December 7th,- a day that will live in infamy- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan”(Chan, 2016). Pearl Harbor is a US…