Lest We Forget

[parrothead365]

Those men and women that perished on this day in 1941. We shall never forget Pearl Harbor. God Bless them all.

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

 

[monkeyboy]

1941 to be accurate

 

[parrothead365]

1941 to be accurate

Thanks monkey boy. history a little tough after being up 24hrs. We need to get it right.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I'm glad someone remembered-it seemed to escape the early morning news folks.

 

[FrazzledDad]

:momentofsilence:

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm glad someone remembered-it seemed to escape the early morning news folks.

Our news guys caught it. The local base is having a memorial service.


We went to Pearl Harbour in October. Words cannot describe what it is like docking next to the Arizona .

 

[rockin_rep]

yes, its good to pause and remember ~

God bless our service men and women and

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

 

[Serena]

My radio people remembered.


My uncle was there.

 

[BalooTheBear]

I'm glad someone remembered-it seemed to escape the early morning news folks.

Not mine........... FOX

"A date that will live in infamy..." FDR

 

[jimmiej]

Thanks to all our brave soldiers!

 

[Virgo10]

I always thought this was one of the most moving speeches ever delivered by a politician.

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Speech
(December 8, 1941)

 

[Maleficent13]

"Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it." - some really smart guy

Proud granddaughter of 2 WWII vets

 

[Fitswimmer]

I'm glad someone remembered-it seemed to escape the early morning news folks.

I only saw Early Today and the WNBC local 5 am news so they may have done it later. It seems like Early Today could have mentioned it, I did hear about K-fed's latest statement about how well is life and career are going.


Virgo-Thank you for posting Roosevelt's speech.

 

[binny]

God Bless all of our troops, past, present and future.

This was on our news today and I found it amazing. It went straight into the favourites folder.

http://www.pearlharborstories.org/




It is eerie to go to the Arizona Memorial. To stand there and know that you are standing on Hallowed ground. That so much pain was suffered there and so many tears shed throughout the years. It is humbling and instills pride at the same time.

 

[Charade]

God Bless all of our troops, past, present and future.

My thoughts as well.

 

[Hercules10]

 

[Pam]

God Bless our heroes. You are not forgotten.

 

[crazyforgoofy]

I always thought this was one of the most moving speeches ever delivered by a politician.

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Speech
(December 8, 1941)

I agree Virgo!

 

[charlie,nj]

God bless our troops past and present. Thank you!



Hercules10 - great picture

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