... second air raid, the destroyer Shaw exploded, showering clothing, mattresses, dishes, furniture, guns, and human limbs into the water and onto other ships (DUNNAHOO 26). After looking back at the history of the two countries and the bombing itself, many people feel that President Roosevelt was responsible for the bombing and the United States entrance to World War II. Roosevelt wanted ... Department and told him that he had information that the Japanese would attack Pearl Harbor this weekend. A day later in the morning FDR dictated a letter to Wendall Wilkie for the Australian Prime Min...

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