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 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 pearl harbor, the japanese ambassador to the united states 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. it will be recorded that the distance of hawaii from japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. during the intervening time the japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the united states what made the japanese attack so unexpected and so shameful?

Explanation:

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was unexpected and shameful because the US was at peace with Japan (negotiating diplomatically) when Japan launched a surprise military strike. Japan’s action violated the state of peace, and the attack was pre - planned (evidenced by the distance from Japan to Hawaii making the attack’s planning obvious) while diplomatic talks were ongoing, showing deceit and a breach of trust.

Answer:

The Japanese attack was unexpected and shameful as the US was at peace with Japan (negotiating diplomatically), yet Japan launched a surprise, pre - planned military strike (Pearl Harbor attack) during ongoing diplomatic talks, violating peace and showing deceit.