US President Franklin Roosevelt delivering the 'Day of Infamy' speech to the US Congress, Washington, United States, 8 Dec 1941; note Vice President Henry Wallace and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in background, and James Roosevelt at right edge

Caption     US President Franklin Roosevelt delivering the 'Day of Infamy' speech to the US Congress, Washington, United States, 8 Dec 1941; note Vice President Henry Wallace and Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in background, and James Roosevelt at right edge ww2dbase
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Part 3: Joint Session of the Congress, Monday, December 8, 1941 (Infamy Speech)   Main article  Photos  
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Photos at Same Place Washington, United States
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