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What date did Japan launch it's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7th 1941
What famous US battle ship suffered the greatest loss of soldiers during the attack
The USS Arizona
What phrase did President Roosevelt use to describe the attack
A date that will live in infamy
What US state was Pearl Harbor located in?
Hawaii
What do sailors call the right side of the ship
Starboard
What country did the US declare war on after the attack
Japan
What country invaded China in 1937
Japan
How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor take?
2 hours
What do sailors call the left side of the ship
Port
What major war did the US enter after the attack
World War 2
How many waves of Japanese aircraft attacked Pearl Harbor
2 waves
What is the term for a naval ship designed to protect other ships from enemy aircraft and submarines
Destroyer
How many days after Pearl Harbor did the Germany and Italy declare war on the US
4 days
What was the name of the Japanese Admiral who planned the surprise attack
Isoroku Yamamoto
This battle ship was hit by torpedoes with many of its crew trapped insde
USS Oklahoma
What happened to US public opinion after the attack
Support increased dramatically