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World War II: Before the Attack on Pearl Harbor

One Minute History

1941. Tensions between Japan and the United States run hot as the Imperial Japanese Army invades China and French Indochina. The U.S. responds by sending support to the Nationalist government of Chiang Kai-shek and imposes trade sanctions on Japan, which include the freezing of Japanese assets and an embargo on oil. November 5th. Enraged by this financial warfare, Emperor Hirohito approves the plan for the attack on Pearl Harbor, and authorizes Ambassador Nomura to draft proposals for a final attempt at a diplomatic solution. Negotiations break down when President Roosevelt receives a leak of Japan’s war plan. By November 26th, American officials know that Japan is moving invasion forces toward Thailand. Secretary of State Cordell Hull delivers a final proposal to the Empire of Japan, demanding the immediate withdrawal of their forces. But, the strike force that will lead the attack on Pearl Harbor is already in motion.

Rating: G
Production Year: 2017
Duration: 1 min
Series: One Minute History
Printable Resources: Yes

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