Remembering Pearl Harbor
December 7th, 1941 – "a date which will live in infamy" - sixty-seven years ago today, pilots from a Japanese carrier force bombed Pearl Harbor.They killed two thousand, four hundred and three Americans, most of them service personnel, while destroying much of the American naval fleet and air planes stationed in Hawaii.
Our citizens reacted to the attack with firm determination to defeat tyranny and secure our Nation. This enterprise required the commitment and effort of our entire country. At the height of the conflict, the United States had ships on every ocean and troops on five continents. In all, more than sixteen million Americans wore the uniform of our Nation. They came from all walks of life. They served honorably and fought fiercely. At home, millions more contributed to the war effort, laboring for victory in our factories, on farms, and across America.
Today, we honor those who fought and died at Pearl Harbor, and we pay special tribute to the veterans of World War II. These heroes hold a cherished place in our history. Through their courage, sacrifice, and selfless dedication, they saved our country and preserved freedom. As we fight the war on terror, their patriotism continues to inspire a new generation of Americans who have been called to defend the blessings of liberty.
posted by Digital Fortress at 09:30
2 Comments:
Almost 3,000 died that day in a war they didn’t know they were in. That has its own parallels to 9/11.
Let’s remember all Americans who died in cowardly sneak attacks today, especially those who gave their lives 67 years ago as a painful beginning for the modern American nation.
As a child this day was somber and reflective. As an adult I grasp how an entire nation, diverse in background and culture could become one. As I reflect upon those who were killed and injured in the attacks of Pearl Harbor, 9-11 is brought to the forefront of my thoughts. May we never forget.
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