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Today is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
December 07, 2021
December 7th is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It was 76 years ago on this date, that Japanese forces attacked the U.S. naval fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, causing the U.S. to enter into World War II. Over 2400 servicemen and 68 civilians tragically lost their lives during the attack. On top of that, 18 American ships and almost 300 airplanes were either destroyed or damaged by the Japanese bombing.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt described it best, as “a day that will live in infamy.” Today, it is not only important to remember those lost in the attacks, but also important to realize the sacrifices that all men in women in the armed forces make for our country. If you see someone in uniform, or if you know a veteran, thank them for their service! We salute you!
In Case You Were Curious…About Pearl Harbor
December 07, 2021
- The attack commenced at 7:55am on Sunday, December 7, 1941
- The first wave of Japanese planes struck Pearl Harbor at 7:55am – the second wave reached Pearl Harbor around 8:40am
- The attack lasted 110 minutes, from 7:55am until 9:45am
- When Japanese Commander Mitsuo Fuchida called out, “Tora! Tora! Tora!” (“Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!”) upon flying over Pearl Harbor, it was a message to the entire Japanese navy telling them they had caught the Americans totally by surprise.
- A total of 2,335 U.S. servicemen were killed and 1,143 were wounded. Sixty-eight civilians were also killed and 35 were wounded
- The Japanese lost 65 men, with an additional soldier being captured.
- The U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy on December 11th, after they declared war on the U.S.
- The dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki helped bring an end to World War II in 1945