December 7th, 1941. Sixty-four years ago today, the United States suffered a surprise military attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii by Japanese naval air forces. Nearly 2,400 Americans perished, and the attack became a rallying cry for a nation drawn into World War 2. Today we honor their sacrifice.
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December 7th, 2005 at 8:15 pm
I find it interesting the thought of all the Liberal Dems that will get face time on TV praising our fore fathers that gave their lives in WWII. Yet they will turn around and complain that the war that we are now fighting is unjust. So much for respecting the memory of those that died believing they were fighting for this country now.
December 7th, 2005 at 8:36 pm
To all you liberals this is what happens when you do not engage the dictators of the world before they have the chance to destroy life and liberty. But then again I guess you were asleep during that history lesson.
December 7th, 2005 at 8:39 pm
The old soldiers who fought in this war are dying off very quickly now. Its up to us to never let their sacrifices be forgotten.
December 7th, 2005 at 8:40 pm
For just a moment, let’s all put partisan politics aside and pay homage to those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. Let us not let politics get in the way of being proud Americans.
December 7th, 2005 at 8:43 pm
There ARE people in this world that you CANNOT negotiate with. It’s been proven time after time.
They only understand one thing. Force.
If it was not for our brave young men and women fighting for this country over the years,it certainly would not be the country that it is. Not that it’s perfect by any means, but it’s the best country on earth!
December 7th, 2005 at 8:48 pm
Once everything gets back to some normal, as much as possible in New Orleans. If you have not been to the D-Day Musuem you need to make an effort to do so. The last few times I have gone, there has always been some military vets, from WWII, to answer any question you might have.
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
December 7th, 2005 at 9:43 pm
Several years ago, my bride and I made a trip to Hawaii and had a chance to visit the memorial to the USS Arizona. Talk about a “chilling” experience.
I realize that not everyone can make that trip, but if you do, and have an interest in history, please plan to make that one of your priorities to see.
There were vets who were actually there when Pearl Harbor was attacked to give the oral and visual presentations. There are fewer and fewer of them around to be able to tell their story.
May God bless all of our young men and women who were and are in the service of their country.
December 7th, 2005 at 9:48 pm
Thank you WWII Veterans. Another good museum I know of is this one:
http://www.nimitz-museum.org/
The National Museum of the Pacific War
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
I’ve been, but I really didn’t get to spend as much time as I would have liked. I will definitely return.
December 7th, 2005 at 10:30 pm
#7: Several years ago, I had the opportunity to go to the Arizona memorial. You’re right, it certainly was a chilling experience. One thing I found interesting was the large number of Japanese tourists, who appeared to have a similar reverence for the place.
Actually, it’d be interesting to hear a Japanese perspective about Pearl Harbor. Japanese society changed much more drastically than American society as a result of the war.
#8: Good call, Mike. I’ve been to the Nimitz museum and it’s excellent. Not much else to do in Fredericksburg, though. They roll the streets up at 7:00 p.m.
December 7th, 2005 at 10:54 pm
The Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg (National Museum of the Pacific War) is a great place to see. I’ve been there 3 times and never get tired of it. I love the history of that era. Talk about an era that is gone forever. What a different time….
December 7th, 2005 at 10:58 pm
# 8 & # 9, it is awesome visiting the Arizona Memorial. Hard to forget both events.
December 7th, 2005 at 11:12 pm
I was in Normandy, France at the American Cemetery about 10 weeks ago, which was the beginning of the end of what the Japanese brought us into 64 years ago today. We would all be speaking German or Japanese and/or bowing and hailing were it not for our fore fathers fighting for this country and our freedoms. Yeah, the wussy dems and Cindy Sheehans of this world can stand in the open and belittle this great country because of the sacrifices of our brave countrymen.
December 7th, 2005 at 11:17 pm
I don’t want to politicize this too much, but I wonder how WWII would have gone with the current cast of characters from the Left in place back in the 1940’s?
December 8th, 2005 at 12:36 am
jimb:
I think that you know the answer.
December 8th, 2005 at 1:04 am
Yes, I do. It’s a scary thought, one I hope (Liberal) people have often so they might wake up…
December 8th, 2005 at 1:13 am
Thats outstanding soldier !
On this 64th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, I took a little time to
reflect. I am constantly amazed at all vets that either gave it all or were willing to so that we can complain daily about being able to live whereever we want, do what we wish, enjoy heat and AC with the flick of a switch. To live in this country today is almost too much to be taken for granted.
I, then also wanted to give thanks to todays soldiers. When I signed up in 1991, even in the midst of the Gulf war; I was sure I wouldnt be firefight. No one would try that on the US and for my entire enlistment, I was right.
However, todays soldier; much the same as those of 60, 50, 40 and 30 years ago; cannot say that will be true. Sure the media makes it much worse than it is. Over a million have rotated in and out of iraq and only 2100 have died and of the 25000 injured; only a several thousand are not returning to battle later.
Still, it should not go unappreciated that todays soldier, the same as those that signed up after Pearl Harbor; know that they may be in a firefight. Yet, they still sign up for it. Soldiers like those are outstanding !
December 8th, 2005 at 2:24 am
#13
Jimb, that’s a legitimate question, and needs to be asked.
#16
Well put, Ski.
December 8th, 2005 at 7:19 am
The caption under the 9/11 picture ask is I have forgotten. Simple answer, no. I wonder when we will go after Osama Bin Laden. Seems GWB has forgotten and got us into a civil war in a country that had nothing, by GWBs own admission, to do with 9/11.
December 8th, 2005 at 7:39 am
Squawk ?
“Charges of sedition and treason were also deterrents to the vocal opposition.”
You suggest that those who oppose the govt. should fear the govt. I am truly disappointed.
December 8th, 2005 at 7:55 am
jimb
#13
Actually the current cast of characters did exist back then, only in another incarnation. Before Japan struck, the United States was very much isolationist and of the mind that the two oceans could protect us. FDR wanted to go to war against Germany long before Pearl Harbor, but the public would not have it. Also the detractors at that time in history came out of the Republican party.
Note there are conspiracy theories around that say FDR goaded the Japanese into attacking. I don’t subscribe to those theories. FDR did do all that he could to support Britain short of going to war till Japan struck. The US came out of their isolationist fog when Paris fell and then completely when Japan struck. I think one reason that the detractors of that age are not remembered so much is the speed with which things occurred and the size and scope of the war.
You must remember that there were multi millions of Americans involved in the war effort including the civilian population. Everyone was thrown into the cause. What we have involved in Iraq and Afghanistan is a very small fraction of the number of military that was involved in WWII. The attitudes of the media and the population were different in those days also. Charges of sedition and treason were also deterrents to the vocal opposition.
December 8th, 2005 at 8:49 am
Unfortunately, though, that cast of characters are much more effective now. We face a grave, insidious threat now, but God help us if we face a threat on the WWII level anytime soon. The Left will absolutely sink us.
December 8th, 2005 at 9:20 am
Jeremy, thank you.
I visited several “conservative” sites this evening; your post is the only reference to December 7, 1941.
I give a very special thanks to you.
December 8th, 2005 at 9:32 am
#22
Not a problem, Nat. I’m glad to have the opportunity to remind everyone while honoring those who gave some or all in service to the country.
December 8th, 2005 at 9:38 am
#20
Good points, Squawk. I believe the pre-war (WW2) isolationists are not well-remembered today because most of them quickly abandoned their isolationism after Pearl Harbor. The country had been attacked, and most Americans rallied to the cause of responding. A very interesting contrast to the modern-day response to 9-11.