Day Of Infamy By Walter Lord

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech or address to the United States Congress on December 8th, 1941 after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor has become known as the Day of Infamy Speech. Delivered at 12:30 PM EST on December 8th to a Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, the President's speech was a precursor to the formal congressional declaration of war against Japan within an hour of the. Sunday, December 7, 1941, was, as President Roosevelt said, 'a date which will live in infamy.' Day of Infamy is a fascinating account of that unforgettable day's events. In brilliant detail Walter Lord traces the human drama of the great attack: the spies behind it; the Japanese pilots; the crews on the.

-   American-GeneralSpecific war? -   World War IISubjects of this Historical Account Is the portrayal sympathetic? -   SympatheticFrom a certain profession/group? -   naval soldiersIntelligence of subject ofhistory:    -   SmartSetting United States    -   YesThe US:    -   HawaiiAsia/Pacific    -   YesAsian country:    -   Japan   -   Pacific IslandsBig City?

-   YesCity:    -   Washington D.C.Writing Style How much gore? -   4 How fast-paced is the book? -   4 Accounts of torture and death? -   moderately detailed references to deathsBook makes you feel.

thoughtfulHow much focus on stories of individuals? -   Focuses on brief history of a lot of playersHow much romance? -   2 Minor characters feature lots of:    -   militaryIs this a kid's book? -   Ages 16-AdultPictures/Illustrations? -   A handfulMaps necessary?

The day of infamy

-   Necessary maps providedLength of book    -   201-250 pagesHow much emphasis on small details? -   8 Books with storylines, themes & endings like Day of Infamy.