Press Gathers For Announcement From President Harry Truman And Secretary Jame Byrnes

Secretary Burns walks to the White House, where newsmen are summoned to witness a historic announcement. Cordell Hull is present, recalling the time when Japanese ambassadors waited during the Pearl Harbor attack. The president announces that Pearl Harbor has been avenged.

Describe the atmosphere in the White House as the news men were summoned.

What does the phrase 'Now, Pearl Harbor is avenged' imply about the president's announcement?