Roosevelt - A Day Which Will Live In Infamy - Magnus Ringblom.mp3

[00:00.000] 作曲 : Magnus Ringblom
[00:09.513]Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker
[00:14.787]Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives
[00:20.000]Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy
[00:32.857]The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
[00:46.157]The United States was at peace with that nation and,
[00:52.557]at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
[01:08.000]Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu,
[01:20.500]the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
[01:37.000]While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations,
[01:47.000]it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
[01:57.000]It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.
[02:17.000]During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
[02:33.000]The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces.
[02:46.000]Very many American lives have been lost.
[02:53.000]In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
[03:03.500]Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
[03:12.500]Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
[03:18.500]Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
[03:23.500]Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
[03:30.000]Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
[03:35.500]This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
[03:42.000]Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area.
[03:53.500]The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves.
[04:02.000]The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
[04:17.000]As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
[04:26.000]But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
[04:48.000]No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion,
[04:56.000]the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.