History

Lillie

8 May, 19:50

Why does Roosevelt begin the speech by stating that the United States was at peace with Japan?

D

A

to demonstrate that Pearl Harbor was not at fault for failing to predict the attack

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B

to explain why the attack occurred at the time and place that it did

c.

to assure the public that America remained in diplomatic contact with Japan

D.

to emphasize that the Japanese attacks were unprovoked and unjustified