Question

imagine you were an american listening to the radio to hear more about the attack on pearl harbor. use these excerpts from president roosevelts \day of infamy speech\ to answer the question.
why did president roosevelt say that december 7, 1941, was a \date which will live in infamy\?
a it was an evil and shocking event that history will always remember.
b it was a respectful lesson for all americans to remember for years.
c it was a victorious day for america that should always be celebrated.

Explanation:

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a sudden, unprovoked military strike by Japan that caused massive American casualties and destruction. Roosevelt used "infamy" to emphasize its evil, shocking nature and that it would be remembered negatively in history. Option B is incorrect as the event was not a "respectful lesson," and Option C is wrong because it was a devastating defeat, not a victory.

Answer:

A. It was an evil and shocking event that history will always remember.