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This historical event drew the United States into World War II and prompted Roosevelt's famous infamy speech.

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Your new ahaAttack on Pearl Harbor

Attack on Pearl Harbor: Surprise Japanese attack that drew the US into World War II. Source: Attack on Pearl Harbor ↗

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