"昨日1941年12月7日不名誉として永遠に記憶される日"
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
On December 7, 1941, something very bad and unforgettable happened. It was a day that many people will always remember because it changed a lot of things. The Japanese military attacked a place called Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, where the United States kept many of its ships and soldiers. This surprise attack destroyed many ships and killed many people. It was such a shocking event that it led the United States to join World War II the next day. Just like how people remember where they were during very big or tragic events, this day is remembered because it had a huge impact on history.
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