Better known as "a date which will live in infamy" the consequences of the attack on Pearl Harbor led to the emergence of the United States as a world superpower. We still hold that distinction, although our grasp is becoming somewhat shaky.
The 'day of infamy' quote is, of course, from President Franklin Roosevelt's speech to Congress asking it to declare war on Japan. Roosevelt went on to say:
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.The first of those is still true today. Only the enemy has changed.
The second ... well, can you imagine the current 'occupy the White House' buffoon saying anything along those lines?
Me neither.
Anyway, please take a moment to remember and give thanks to those who served - then and now.
For more insight into the events surrounding Dec. 7, 1941, the National Museum of the Pacific has a special exhibit and accompanying material available here.
And Life has just released some previously unseen photographs of the aftermath.
With the few remaining survivors of the attack now in their 90's, this will likely be the last major anniversary commemorated with living participants.
So go forth and learn ... and remember...
1 comment:
Very nice post sir, thanks for remembering them!
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