Remembering Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941

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This is the famous speech from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt given to Congress the day after the attack. He was explaining the events, the treachery of Japan, and asking Congress to declare war on the Empire of Japan. 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhtuMrMVJDk

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYIfGA5QbL0

Remembering Pearl Harbor on the 80th Anniversary (2021)

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBcny6MfLnQ

The last word from some of the few remaining survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8g98ZhAUZ8&t=270s

Lined up like sitting ducks!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd4XcEqkO4g

National Cemetary of the Pacific. This cemetary is in a crater called Punch Bowl. It is where many of those who died at Pearl Harbor were burried. It is considered the Arlington Cemetary of the Pacific.

360° view of Punch Bowl
https://www.360cities.net/image/national-memorial-cemetary-of-the-pacific

Here is the USS Arizona Memorial. To this day, the ship is still leaking oil. The location is very quiet and still to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

https://www.360cities.net/image/hawaii-honolulu-arizona-memorial-amidship

https://www.nps.gov/perl/index.htm