Honolulu Star-Bulletin:
"War! Japanese Bomb Hawaii"
"Hundreds Killed in Surprise Attack on Oahu; Martial Law Proclaimed"
The headline of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on December 7, 1941, announced the shocking news that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. The article reported that hundreds of people had been killed in the surprise attack, including civilians and military personnel. Martial law was quickly declared in the Hawaiian Islands.
New York Times:
"Japanese Attack Pearl Harbor; Many Ships Sunk"
"War Declared on Japan by United States"
The New York Times reported that the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor had resulted in the sinking of multiple ships, including the battleship USS Arizona. The United States declared war on Japan in response to the attack.
San Francisco Chronicle:
"Pearl Harbor Bombed"
"U.S. Goes to War"
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the attack on Pearl Harbor had caused damage to the Navy shipyard and several ships. The United States declared war on Japan, entering World War II.
Chicago Tribune:
"Air Raid on Hawaii"
"U.S. at War with Japan"
The Chicago Tribune reported that an air raid had occurred on Hawaii, resulting in significant damage to Oahu. The United States declared war on Japan, marking the country's formal entry into World War II.
The bombing of Pearl Harbor sparked outrage and determination across the United States. It remains a pivotal moment in history, forever remembered as a catalyst for the involvement of the United States in World War II.