Presentation by Oshkosh, WI historian Dick Campbell The attack at Pearl Harbor is the single event most often associated with World War II. For many Americans it symbolizes the evils that were victoriously overcome. But what actually happened 78 years ago on December 7, 1941? And what was the sequence of events that led to Japan’s brutal aggression? This presentation explores the historical relationship between Japan and the United States and details the beginning of our involvement in WWII. From the sinking of the battleship USS Arizona, to the creation…
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Remembering Pearl Harbor | Dick Campbell
Presentation by Oshkosh, WI historian Dick Campbell The attack at Pearl Harbor is the single event most often associated with World War II. For many Americans it symbolizes the evils that were victoriously overcome. But what actually happened 78 years ago on December 7, 1941? And what was the sequence of events that led to Japan’s brutal aggression? This presentation explores the historical relationship between Japan and the United States and details the beginning of our involvement in WWII. From the sinking of the battleship USS Arizona, to the creation…