![]() ![]() The President directed that “the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House, and all United States government buildings. Civilians who had been injured or killed during the attack also received the medal. Armed Forces veteran present in Hawaii on the day of the attack and those who participated in combat against it. ![]() It is also called the Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Medal and was awarded to any U.S. In 1990, Congress established the Pearl Harbor Commemorative Medal honoring the 50th anniversary of the attack. The USS Arizona Memorial is the most prominent, but a second memorial for the USS Utah, another battleship sunk during the attack, is on the northwest side of Ford Island. Memorials to the “Day of Infamy,” so called by President Franklin Roosevelt, are dedicated to the 2,403 lives lost that day. The Americans were taken completely by surprise by this event, which officially marked the beginning of the U.S. Pearl Harbor was not on alert, in fact, many of the officers and crewmen were on shore leave at the time. the second wave of Japanese bombers took off from their carriers. The message they relayed was ignored and mistakenly believed to be U.S. when two Army soldiers stationed at a radar station on Oahu, Hawaii witnessed the first wave of the Japanese attack intended for Pearl Harbor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.It was a Sunday morning, Decemat 7:02 a.m. I urge all Federal agencies and interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance with appropriate ceremonies and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Monday, December 7, 2009, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day." ![]() Today, and every day, we draw strength from the moment when the best among us defended an island and a Nation from the onslaught of tyranny, and forever altered the course of our history. This courage is not uncommon in the story of America - a story of heroes whose sacrifice and valor speak to their love of comrades and country and whose goodness guides our quest for lasting peace. And in the months and years that followed, Americans all across the country would respond to Pearl Harbor with firm resolve, many joining our Armed Forces to defend our shores and our freedom. In that darkest hour, men and women who had considered themselves ordinary found within themselves the ability to do something extraordinary. They defended their positions, fought back against the attackers, and cared for the wounded. Japanese airplanes had launched an unprovoked assault on our military with immense firepower, and our service members valiantly answered the call. On a tranquil Sunday morning, as war raged around the globe, the attack on Pearl Harbor effectively ended American isolation - thrusting our Nation into action. ![]() On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we honor all those who selflessly served our Nation at home and abroad during World War II. Roosevelt declared December 7, 1941, a "date which will live in infamy." With over 3,500 Americans killed or wounded, the surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese on Pearl Harbor was an attempt to break the American will and destroy our Pacific Fleet. Presidential Proclamation - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ![]()
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