Today, December 7, is the 81st anniversary of \u201ca date that will live in infamy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On early Sunday morning of December 7, 1941, the sudden news reports of an attack by a foreign power stunned Americans just as much, if not more, than it did on 9\/11. It was one of the most violent attacks ever against U.S. forces \u2014 the Japanese air raid, which came with no declaration of war, destroyed four battleships and damaged four more in Pearl Harbor in just two hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the American armed forces, there were a total of 2,335 killed, including 2,008 navy personnel, 109 marines, and 218 army. 68 civilians also lost their lives, making the total facilities 2,403 people.\u00a0
On December 7, 1941 the US was suddenly and without warning thrust into World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was declared in 1944 by the United States Congress. It is observed on December 7 to honor the victims of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is not a federal holiday, so schools, government offices and businesses don\u2019t close but many organizations recognize the historical day and mark the occasion. The flag of the U.S. is traditionally flown at half-mast in honor of those who were killed or injured during the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today is one of those days that we should \u201cnever forget.\u201d Take some time today to remember those who lost their lives and impact the attack had on our nation.\u00a0
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Today, December 7, is the 81st anniversary of \u201ca date that will live in infamy.\u201d On early Sunday morning of December 7, 1941, the sudden news reports of an attack by a foreign power stunned Americans just as much, if … Continue reading