Question

President Roosevelt describes the Pearl Harbor bombing as a “date which will live in infamy.” What do you think he means by this phrase? Do you agree with his assessment?

Answer 1

I think that FDR meant that the bombing of Pearl Harbour was a very aggressive affront to the American people and something which could not be accepted and required strong action to oppose this flagrant act of war on a country not involved in the WWII yet.

Answer 2

He meant people will never forget Pearl Harbor, and it will be remembered as a bad event in U.S. history.