Each year in the United States, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day honors all those who lost their lives when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. More than 3,500 Americans lost their lives or were wounded on that solemn day.
The day marked a turn in the United States’ position regarding involvement in World War II. The Japanese attack damaged several battleships, permanently sinking both the USS Arizona and USS Oklahoma.
Still, others capsized, taking crew members with them. One noted ship was the USS Utah. Along with naval vessels, the attack destroyed aircraft as well.
As a result, the attack forced the United States into a war that had been raging for two years.
The day is also sometimes referred to as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day or Pearl Harbor Day.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Organizations across the country honor the memory of Pearl Harbor with tributes; survivors share their stories and join in reunions.
Traditionally, the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff until sunset to honor those who lost their lives serving this nation at Pearl Harbor.
Today, Pearl Harbor offers several sites in memory of those who served during the bombing. The Pearl Harbor National Memorial dedicates sites in memory of the crews lost on December 7, 1941.
For many of the crew of the USS Utah, USS Arizona, and USS Oklahoma, Pearl Harbor is their final resting place.
The memorials serve as a place of honor to those service members lost during the attack. They also provide a moving reminder of the loss war causes.
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HISTORY
On August 23, 1994, the U. S. Congress by Pub L 103-308, designated December 7 of each year as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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