Today in World War II History—Dec. 8, 1941

President Roosevelt delivering the “Day of Infamy” speech, 8 Dec 1941 (Public domain via WW2 Database)

75 Years Ago—Dec. 8, 1941: President Roosevelt makes “date which will live in infamy” speech to Congress about the Pearl Harbor attack.

US House votes 388-1, Senate 82-0 to declare war on Japan; Roosevelt signs at 5:10 pm.

Japanese forces land in Thailand and Malaya.

Air raid alerts occur in San Francisco; in Seattle, a mob throws rocks at lights to enforce the blackout.