Summary: The Day That Changed American History

In the epilogue the creator of "10 DAYS THAT UNEXPECTEDLY CHANGED AMERICA", Steven M. Gillon, gives a brief discourse about the days picked and how the dates advanced the progressions that were made in this nation. He likewise specified that besides those 10 days, there were numerous other vital and chronicled dates that had impacted American goals and its progressions. The epilogue of this book, says the '10 Dates' and how it changed America, in a type of a discourse. In my point of view, one could completely comprehend the History of America from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century in Gillon's discourse, the short points of interest given in a structure occasion posting off and from the Mystic triumph to present America. Gillon

The day of December 7, 1941, makes most Americans cringe. As said by Franklin D. Roosevelt or FDR, “a date which will live in infamy.” On this day, Japanese fighter planes bombed the Pearl Harbor Navy base and demolished 20 navy vessels, 8 battleships, and 300 planes. 2,000 American soldiers and sailors were killed along with 1,000 that were wounded. Every American was appalled after the disaster. The bombing was devastating, however, it led to a change in America. The next day, December 8, 1941, FDR spoke about the incident and declared war on Japan, officially becoming a part of World War 2. During his speech, he said,

May 26, 1637 was a fateful day in the history of America. The actions of Major John Mason and his Puritan men set a precedent for the next two hundred years of European and Indian relations. On that clear May night near the Mystic River of New England, hundreds of Pequot Indians were killed by the Europeans and their allies, most of the victims being the elderly, women, and children. This massacre was a massive turning point in the Pequot War, effectively ruining the tribe. Already weakened by disease and by competing native tribes, the Pequot were quickly routed and by September 21, 1638 the war ended with the Treaty of Hartford. The treaty

Throughout the narration of America, they have been numerous factors that shaped the history of the country. Although, the history of America lies well beyond 10 important days or events, historians’ worldwide unanimously came to the final conclusion that these 10 days/events changed America: the massacre at Mystic on May 26, 1637, Daniel Shays’ rebellion on January 25, 1787, the start of the Gold Rush on January 24,1848, the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, the Homestead Strike on July 6, 1892, the assassination of President McKinley on September 6, 1901, the Scopes Trial on July 21, 1925, Einstein’s Letter on July 16, 1939, Elvis Presley’s appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 9, 1956, and Freedom Summer Tragedy on July 21, 1964.

On December 7th, 1941, Japanese fighter planes staged an attack on U.S naval and military forces based in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. In around just two hours, America suffered from approximately 3,435 casualties including 2,000 deaths. The shattering defeat cost the U.S, 8 battle ships and around 200 airplanes. The following day, President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. This was approved, and more than two years into the conflict, America had eventually fully committed to the war.

On December 7th 1941 Japanese forces launched a sneak attack on a U.S. naval base. Hundreds were killed and of the 8 ships on station only 3 were not destroyed and even those were badly damaged(Naval History And Heritage Command). This attack was not only bad for America's military, but her people as well. This raid was a defining moment in history, it had a profound affect on America and her people. Causing abruptly, the joining of america in the second world war.

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval plus the air forces of the Empire of Japan.” The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the start of America’s entrance into the Second World War. Just before 08:00 on the Sunday morning, hundreds of fighter planes descended onto the naval base incapacitating almost 20 naval vessels along with over 300 airplanes. The attack on Pearl Harbor also killed over 2,400 Americans

December 7, 1941, was one of the worst attacks on the United States in U.S. history. Of that day 2,403 soldiers were killed in action, 1,178 were wounded in action. Numerous U.S. armed forces personnel were misjudged, which allowed the Japanese to carry out this terrible attack. Not only did the Japanese hit the U.S. where they knew it would hurt the most, but it crippled the United States’ entire Pacific Fleet.

On September 11, 2001, America as we know it changed forever. We were attacked on our own soil for the first time since the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Our country thought we were safe from terrorist attacks due to the oceans that separated us. We discovered on that horror-filled day that we were extremely incorrect. Our own resources were used against us in those atrocious acts of terrorism. America was transformed from the numerous consequences that came from 9/11. Despite the attacks, the leaders and our nation came together for support and comfort.

On December 7, 1941, two waves of Japanese air fleets bombed the United States naval base known as Pearl Harbor. They destroyed and damaged eleven US battle ships, one hundred

More than 2800 United States citizens, both military and civilian, lost their lives and over 1100 were wounded on December 7, 1941. In addition, over 340 ships and aircraft were sunk or damaged in the waters of Pearl Harbor on that day (National Park Service, n.d.) (See Appendix A for chart of casualties).

On December 7, 1941, early in the morning Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. Nobody expected this. Japanese planes destroyed approximately 20 American naval vessels, and nearly 300 airplanes. 2000 American people were killed, and more than 100 injured.

The first attack against the U.S. done by the Japanese was the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor just before 8 a.m., it was devastating. The Japanese fighter planes destroyed around 20 naval ships and eight of them were some of the United State’s biggest battleships. The Japanese didn’t just destroy vessels, they also managed to destroy around 300 airplanes. The amount of American soldier’s lives lost was heart-rending, there were over 2,000 Soldiers and Sailors lost from the American fleet. There were also more than 1,000 wounded or critically injured on that horrifying day. The day of the Pearl Harbor attacks became known as “a date which will live in infamy”, and this day was only the beginning. This was only the midpoint of Japan’s attacks, the second half was the Bataan Death March.

Another sad even that changed America on December 7, 1941 was the attack at the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. Because of this action the united state joint world war II. The Japanese destroyed an American naval vessels, battleships, and airplanes. According to an article that I read online, “2,400 Americans were

On December 7, 1941 hundreds of Japanese fighters and aircrafts were flying around. The American naval base on Pearl Harbor near the country honolulu they attacked Pearl Harbor. About two hours and they destroyed about 20 Americans bases and also they destroyed eight battle ships. They also damage about 300 airplanes they killed 2000 American soldiers. It was an horrible war and most of all it was the worst war.