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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
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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 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.

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Sat, Dec 20, 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.

Mon, Dec 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Need help with your device? Stop by the library for walk-in tech help—no appointment needed.

Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Room
Books & Babies is a special storytime for children, ages 0 to 30 months and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Room
Little Learners is a special storytime for children, ages 30 months to 5 years old and their caregivers.

Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Citrus Libraries Coping Connection is a virtual/hybrid support group designed for those who are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's and/or Dementia.

Tue, Dec 23, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teen Zone
Get ready to game! Join us for Joy-Con Jam, a fun-filled Nintendo Switch gaming session!

Wed, Dec 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Library Commons
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.