Pearl Harbor
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The losses inflicted on the U.S. fleet in 1941 at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese, in whose navy Mahan was required reading, were soon replaced, and then some.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Pearl Harbor put an end to all that when Hitler foolishly declared war on the United States four days after the Japanese attack.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
After Pearl Harbor, fears of aerial bombardment prompted schemes to make the president’s residence less conspicuous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
The Pearl Harbor attack of Dec. 7, 1941, brought the S&P down by 11% over the following three months — but one year later the market was up by 4.3%.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
“The transmitter station went on prearranged war alert status immediately upon news of the Pearl Harbor attack,” added Ensign Clawson.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
