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History Hour

Pearl Harbor and the U.S. Navy in the Pacific

2024-12-07 13:30:00 2024-12-07 15:00:00 America/New_York History Hour “December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.” Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Saturday, December 07
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 13:30:00 2024-12-07 15:00:00 America/New_York History Hour “December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.” Homosassa Public Library - Community Room

Homosassa Public Library

Community Room

“December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.”

These immortal words spoken by President Franklin Roosevelt preceded the President’s request to Congress for a declaration of war against Japan. The Japanese strike at the base of the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor was only one part of an intricately planned and effectively executed offensive against Allied forces in the Pacific. Admiral Yamamoto, who was Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, initially voiced his reluctance to initiating war with the United States. 

The United States began the Pacific War with just a few fleet carriers; by the time Japan surrendered in 1945, the United States boasted dozens of carriers, which included fleet carriers, light carriers and escort carriers. This program will feature a presentation of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the subsequent rapid growth of the U.S. Navy, the evolvement of carrier tactics in the U.S. Navy, and the battles and actions between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the U.S. Navy which occurred during the course of the Pacific War.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Travel |

TAGS: | Event |

Homosassa Public Library

Phone: 352-628-5626

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 Closed

About the branch

The Homosassa Branch is located on Grandmarch Avenue in Homosassa. This location features a teen zone, 2 study rooms, and literacy collection.

Upcoming events

Mon, Dec 02, 10:15am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
An introduction to the essential functions of Android phones.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
All levels are welcome to learn, teach, and play chess.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Wed, Dec 04, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room
Sew a cute holiday-themed bowl.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Area
The English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program assists non-native English speakers to improve their English Language skills.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Circle Punched Paper Christmas Trees are a fun and easy way to add some charm to your Christmas Decor. Come join us and make one for your home!

Thu, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for the Homosassa Page Turners Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club.

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Book a 30 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!
This event is full

Fri, Dec 06, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Book a 30 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!

Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Book a 30 minute appointment with our Instruction & Research Librarian to find answers to your technology questions!

Sat, Dec 07, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
“December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy.”