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because it was the final straw of the United States, it was the reason we went into WWII

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Q: Why is the attack on pearl harbor still important?
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Was Germany still at war when Pearl Harbor was bombed?

Yes at war with Great Britain, the attack of Pearl Harbour also brought the US and Japan into the war, which until the Pearl Harbor attack the US and Japan had stayed out of.


Where did the Pearl Harbor take place?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World War took place at the city of Pearl, Oahu, Hawaii, whose harbor was (and still is) a major American naval base.


Even after the attack on Pearl Harbor the US was still against getting involved in the war?

False


When did the US declared war on Pearl Harbor?

First of all, Pearl Harbor was and still is a part of country (we never declared war on Pearl Harbor). Second, I assume you're asking when we declared war on Japan BECAUSE of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941. Roosevelt declared war on December 8th.


How many ships are still in Pearl Harbor from attack in 1941?

The USS Arizona and Utah are still in Pearl Harbor with their memorials however the USS Oklahoma was later risen, sold for scrap, and was under tow to California in 1947 when it sank. A memorial to the USS Oklahoma was dedicated in Pearl Harbor in 2007.


What happened 3 days after attack on pearl harbor?

most people were still injured


What war memorial still stand today in Pearl Harbor?

The USS Arizona Memorial. The floating white memorial was built over the spot where the Arizona sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor.


Where exactly did Pearl Harbor take place?

Pearl Harbor is in Hawaii, which at the time was a US Territory. The Navy base at Pearl is still there. The main attack was against the ships and airfields on the island and several specific locations where attacked.


Why is Pearl Harbor still used?

pearl harbor is used for tourist attraction


When did the attack end on Pearl Harbor?

At 1000 hours (10:00 am) on December 7, 1941 the attack was done but we were still recovering from the previous waves of Japanese aircraft attack.


What happened to the USS Utah after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

It was irreparable and is still submerged in the harbor to this day.


What were the ecological effects of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

That is still undetermined since the USS Arizona continues to leak oil today.