Did you know Dec. 7, 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor? It is the day President Roosevelt described as a “date which will live in infamy.” At 7:55am on December 7, 1941 Japan surprise attacked a US Naval base in Hawaii with about 360 armed aircrafts. The United States suffered a massive blow in which 18 ships were sunk or run aground, 169 aircrafts were destroyed. Saddest of all was the 1, 178 Americans wounded and 2,403 lives lost. Throughout the confusion of the attack there were many courageous acts. 14 Medals of Honor (the highest honor given to a member of the military) for going above and beyond the call of duty were presented.
How many of the 60,000 or so survivors of Pearl Harbor are left? Nobody seems to know, exactly. Last year, 2,000 to 2,500 survivors were thought to be still living.“They are in their twilight years, so now is the time to honor them and thank them for their service.
How many of the 60,000 or so survivors of Pearl Harbor are left? Nobody seems to know, exactly. Last year, 2,000 to 2,500 survivors were thought to be still living.“They are in their twilight years, so now is the time to honor them and thank them for their service.