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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
We're closed Monday January 20 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 20 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 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

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
All levels are welcome to learn, teach, and play chess. This designated time is for those who wish to battle it out with an opponent in competitive but friendly chess.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Jan 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Community Room
Do you love being outside working in your garden? Do you wish you could share your plants with someone else? Please come join us for a plant swap!

Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
In this class, learn how to develop your middle game.

Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab
The "Ask a Master Gardener" program, offered by the UF/IFAS Citrus County Extension, is an opportunity for residents to learn about timely gardening topics.

Cancelled
Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.

Cancelled
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.

Cancelled
Fri, Jan 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
A member of the Citrus County Genealogical Society will be here to give 1-on-1 assistance with genealogy research. One-hour appointments are available.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of the social media sensation, TikTok.