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A date which will live in infamy. Rip.
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Merry Christmas in less than three weeks.
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Led us into WW2, took a lot of brave souls from us, Rest in Peace brothers.I wear a Fez. Fez-es are coolComment
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I would love to go there, but normal traffic blows, I know tomorrow will be much worse.
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Rest in peace.
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If we had the balls now that we had then ..........
God bless themThe only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin. -- Mark Twain
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They truly were the Greatest Generation.
I can't help but imagine where we would be if Roosevelt was anything like the fuchhead we have currently.Comment
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China2 or part of RussiaOriginally posted by Treasure Chest View Post
But, God Bless those WWII peeps and God Bless those that are overseas today still fighting
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Put my flag out yesterday. I have a great-uncle on the bottom of that harbor.
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Rest in Peace, Shipmates. Far too many have either forgotten or never learned. hard to believe it's been 70 years today.
"It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."Comment
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Actually watched that movie for the first time last night.
RIP and GodSpeed.Comment
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RIP guys.
Gotta go shake my neighbors hand. He was stationed on the USS Hornet."Self-government won't work without self-discipline." - Paul HarveyComment
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Yesterday, December 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 its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague 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 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, December 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.
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