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President Roosevelt believed the attack on Pearl Harbor justified a formal declaration of war against Japan because it was a sudden and unprovoked act of aggression that resulted in significant loss of American lives and military assets. The attack galvanized public opinion and demonstrated Japan's willingness to escalate its military ambitions in the Pacific. Roosevelt viewed the assault as a direct threat to national security and American interests, necessitating a decisive response to protect the nation and its allies. This perspective was encapsulated in his famous "Day of Infamy" speech, where he called for unity and action against the aggressor.

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