Del Norte Public Library

Examines the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Sharing a family life in the 1930s near the legendary Palisades Amusement Park, a family of dreamers explores ambitions and cultural boundaries that are challenged by the realities of the Great Depression, multiple wars, and the park's eventual closing in 1971.

A lavishly illustrated book about the most infamous day in World War II history -- including stunning color photos from Jerry Bruckheimer's epic film, "Pearl Harbor." December 7, 1941, was arguably the most devastating day in American history. Now that infamous day, the events leading up to it, and its aftermath have been re-created in a film that is one of the most memorable depictions of a crucial moment in American history. Directed by Michael...

Chronicles the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and discusses Japan's motivations, the damages it inflicted, and its impact on America and world history. Includes a glossary, further reading list, and time line.

This two-hour special offers an in-depth look at the critical 24-hour period after news of Japan's attack on U.S. soil in 1941 reached the President. Drawing on exhaustive research and new information provided by the FDR Library, the special gives a rare and surprising glimpse at the man behind the Presidency and how he confronted the enormous challenge of transitioning the nation from peace to war.

"A highly-designed and illustrated (including graphic novel panels) overview the truths and lies about the attack on Pearl Harbor"--

"On December 7, 1941 -- "a date which will live in infamy" -- the Japanese navy launched an attack on the American military bases at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The next day, President Franklin Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and the US Army officially entered the Second World War. Three years later, on December 18, 1944, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which enabled the Secretary of War to enforce a mass deportation of more than 100,000...