"The Day the World Changed Forever" by A.M. Rosenthal, December 3, 1961

The newspaper article reflects on the significance of the Pearl Harbor attack, emphasizing its pivotal role in transitioning the world into an era of total peril. It describes how the attack not only plunged the United States into World War II but also marked the end of the battleship era and the beginning of the nuclear age. The article highlights the lasting impact on global power dynamics and the psychological shift towards acknowledging the inescapable realities of modern warfare.