This Day in History: December 8, 1941
In the aftermath of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor which lasted less than two hours on December 7, 1941, the early morning assault took an incredible toll: four
battleships sunk, 188 aircraft destroyed, 2,403 Americans killed. For its part,
Japan lost 64 men and 29 planes.
Embrace the Past...
Embrace the Past...
After Pearl Harbor Rare Photos from the American Home Front
The rarity stems from most of the photos not being published in LIFE Magazine. Be sure to watch in full screen.
Within days of the attack the eyes of America were, understandably, focused on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific.
Above: A young boy from the Madison Square Boys’ Club in New York carries a bundle of newspapers on Dec. 8, 1941, the day after the attack, including the New York Mirror which bears the headline “Japs Declare War.”
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