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National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day is observed
on December 7th.
This day honors the
more than 2,400 military
service personnel who
died on December 7,
1941, during the
surprise attack on Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, by
Japanese forces. Shortly
after the attack on
Pearl Harbor, the United
States entered World War
II.
From A Proclamation by
the President of the
United States
National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day, 2004
On a quiet Sunday
morning, December 7,
1941, more than 2,400
Americans were killed in
the attack on Pearl
Harbor. On that
day, life changed in
America, and the course
of history was altered
forever.
Our citizens reacted
to the attack with firm
determination to defeat
tyranny and secure our
Nation. This
enterprise required the
commitment and effort of
our entire country.
At the height of the
conflict, the United
States had ships on
every ocean and troops
on five continents.
In all, more than 16
million Americans wore
the uniform of our
Nation. They came
from all walks of life.
They served honorably
and fought fiercely.
At home, millions more
contributed to the war
effort, laboring for
victory in our
factories, on farms, and
across America.
Today, we honor
those who fought and
died at Pearl
Harbor, and we pay
special tribute to
the veterans of
World War II.
These heroes hold a
cherished place in
our history.
Through their
courage, sacrifice,
and selfless
dedication, they
saved our country
and preserved
freedom. As we
fight the war on
terror, their
patriotism continues
to inspire a new
generation of
Americans who have
been called to
defend the blessings
of liberty.
Like those who have
gone before them
throughout our
history, our troops
fighting the war on
terror are defending
America from danger
and liberating the
oppressed.
The Congress, by
Public Law 103-308,
as amended, has
designated December
7 of each year as
"National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance
Day."
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