**Bumped up from last year, with additional links after the jump for this year’s coverage**
Our great thanks to those who paid the ultimate price on December 7, 1941 and to every troop called to action in the years that followed. That sneak attacked reminded our great nation that we can never hide from the beasts of the world, and it remains our duty to vanquish fascists who dare to think Americans will allow savagery and oppression to rule the world.
Pearl Harbor Attack News Report
Franklin Delano Roosevelt – Pearl Harbor Address
Truman warns Japan to surrender or face annihilation.
Ultimately, the Japanese may have started the war, but we finished it. Here’s an interview with those young men, those heroes, who ended the war for us.
Interview With Crew of the Enola Gay
UPDATE 2010:
For a few, Pearl Harbor still a vivid memory
Extra! Extra! How Did Journalists Cover Pearl Harbor The Day After?
Fox’s Adam Housley: 69 Years from Infamy
Where would we be without the sacrifice of the millions of Americans who paid the ultimate price? Thank you, veterans, and all of those who are currently serving. God bless you all.
Indeed, savvydude, where would we be? I don’t remember the exact quote, but there’s hardly a museum in the country that doesn’t have the saying: “those who don’t know the past are doomed to repeat it”. And we are doing just that. God help us.
Deep, heart felt thanks to the veterans of WWII, as they, themselves, pass into the history they lived, to keep us free.
My grandfather was a pilot stationed at Hickam Field on the other side of Oahu that day. His plane was a sitting duck on the tarmac for the enemy, since it had been placed wingtip to wingtip with others to supposedly defend against sabotage by local Japanese-Americans.
This was the first December 7th since he passed away. Thanks to him and to all vets everywhere.
My Grandfather was on a Naval ship on that day. We, his grandchildren, listened to many historical accounts of what he saw during this war. Having passed away during the Clinton presidency, he was puzzled how Americans bought Japanese cars, televisions, clothing, etc. when in his day, the Japanese were “The Enemy!” This is a tribute to our history. Our country can forgive and forget. Another thing I noticed is President Roosevelt use of the words, “so help us God,” to describe retribution to right the wrong of the attack. We are a still a decent and great nation and, we must not forget how far we have come to stand in this place of honor. Thank you to all who have served and ensured the success of The United States of America.
Let me add, the honorable Japanese people, many who were in the arts, greatly suffered as a result of the atomic bomb. Albert Einstein did not want his discovery to be used as a military weapon and, became very depressed and distraught after this war becoming extremely suspicious of nationalism. Mr. Einstein even wrote letters to FDR upon sharing his discovery stating that he did not want his discovery to be used for military purposes. Too late. To the individuals who lost family, relatives, and to those who suffered long range effects of the atomic bomb you have my heartfelt sympathy. Dr. Suzuki’s adopted son Toyoda, lost his parents.
Couple of things Americanvln1. We can forgive, we should never forget. Also this military weapon that is a result of “Einstein’s discovery” saved millions of lives that unquestionably would have occurred if the war had continued. And this weapon has prevented wars from being waged because of mutual assured destruction.
I was there as a toddler of 1 1/2 yrs on the shores of Pearl Harbor when it happened. To prevent this from happening again heed these words: Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum (who desires peace, prepares for war), and, Si vis pacem, para bellum (If you wish for peace, prepare for war). These ancient words still hold true today.