Question

yesterday, december 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the united states of america was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of japan. the united states was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the pacific. indeed, one hour after japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the american island of oahu, the japanese ambassador to the united states and his colleague delivered to our secretary of state a formal reply to a recent american message. and while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack. - president franklin d. roosevelt, 1941 according to president roosevelt, why was japans attack on pearl harbor such a surprise? japan and the united states were looking for ways to solidify peace in the pacific. japan was an ally of the united states in world war ii. japan and the united states were supposed to attack china together. japan and the united states had positive foreign relations.

Explanation:

Roosevelt noted the US was at peace with Japan and in talks for Pacific - peace. Diplomatic messages didn't hint at war. Japan and the US were looking for ways to solidify peace in the Pacific, which made the attack a surprise.

Answer:

Japan and the United States were looking for ways to solidify peace in the Pacific.