Well, not today, today is the 6th of December. But tomorrow is Sunday, December 7th, and it is exactly 73 years tomorrow on December 7th, 1941 that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. That attack got the United States involved in World War II. It crippled our navy and sent Americans reeling; as such it was date that would live in infamy. The day after the attack, President Roosevelt saw through the shock and dismay, and called for Congress to declare war on Japan. The resolution passed nearly unanimously, and three days later Japan did likewise.
For four years the United States fought against Japan, Germany, Italy, and the Axis powers. It along with her allies won the war; but over 400,000 American soldiers died during that time period, along with 12,000 civilians in the Merchant Marine fleet and the Civil Air Patrol. It goes without saying, our freedom would be nonexistent without their sacrifices. For as long as America is America, she owes her past, present, and future to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Not only them, but those here at home who made sure those soldiers were out there with the best arms and equipment on the front line, as well.
Never forget.
For four years the United States fought against Japan, Germany, Italy, and the Axis powers. It along with her allies won the war; but over 400,000 American soldiers died during that time period, along with 12,000 civilians in the Merchant Marine fleet and the Civil Air Patrol. It goes without saying, our freedom would be nonexistent without their sacrifices. For as long as America is America, she owes her past, present, and future to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Not only them, but those here at home who made sure those soldiers were out there with the best arms and equipment on the front line, as well.
Never forget.
