Radio Broadcast Assignment - Pearl Harbor

On December 7, 1941, the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese. The attack included dive bombers, torpedo planes, bombers, and fighters. The Japanese targeted the Wheeler Field, destroying and damaging many planes. They then proceeded to the harbor, where they destroyed two battleships and damaged three others. A second wave of attacks caused further damage to battleships and destroyers. The surprise attack resulted in significant damage and casualties. President Franklin Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war with Japan. The U.S. underestimated Japan's capabilities and intentions. The nation is now at war, and young people and soldiers are called upon to be brave and strong. Recent government reports are saying there's been an attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor. These rumors are unconfirmed, but we will update you as soon as we get more information. The attack has been confirmed by U.S. government and army officials. We have been attacked. I repeat, we have been attacked. Further information will be discussed in the urgent government meeting. This information is being presented by White House Press Secretary Stephen Early at 2.22 p.m. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm speaking to you right now to discuss a very important part in our history. The naval and army base in Pearl Harbor has been bombed by the Japanese. Today, December 7, 1941, at 7.55 a.m., the first wave of Japanese dive bombers, torpedo planes, bombers, and fighters arrived over Pearl Harbor, U.S. naval and army base on Oahu Island, Hawaii. Due to rising chances of an attack, Walter C. Short decided to place 126 planes to be packed on the Wheeler Field. This is the main target of the Japanese, where they destroyed 41 and damaged 42 aircraft in this area. After bombing the airfield, they proceeded to the harbor, where they set 8 large battleships. In this wave, they completely destroyed 2 ships, the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma, and damaged 3 others. At 8.30 a.m., the second wave arrived. This wave wasn't as damaging as the first, but still inflicted damage. In this wave, they took down 3 battleships and 2 destroyers. The Japanese surprise attack was no doubt effective. The total damage included 3 cruisers, 3 destroyers, and 8 battleships. By 9 a.m., the Japanese withdrew. The death toll was around 2,303 killed and 1,100 army personnel injured. Japan's success can be linked to the U.S.'s underestimation of capabilities and intentions. After the attack, Franklin Roosevelt addressed Congress and asked for a declaration of war with Japan. This attack will not come without repercussions, and the battle at hand is something we are ready for. To the young people and current soldiers of the nation, be brave and be strong. Our country needs you. We have now entered the war. Remember Pearl Harbor.