Pearl Harbor

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Pearl Harbor put an end to all that when Hitler foolishly declared war on the United States four days after the Japanese attack.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The Pearl Harbor attack led to the US joining World War Two, after which the countries became close allies.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Looking to Takaichi, the 79-year-old president said, "Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK?"

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In 2016, President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scattered petals together on the waters of Pearl Harbor to honor the more than 2,400 killed in the attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

A few days after Pearl Harbor was bombed, in December 1941, Dasch found himself back in Kappe's office.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple