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~~ The Day of Infamy
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~~ The Day of Infamy  President Franklin D. Roosevelt: 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 in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our 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. I regret to tell you that 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 as 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 Japanese forces attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.  Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today 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. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. . . Source: Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. Our veterans of this incident are getting older, and soon we may not have any with us. Please take some time, remember them, their sacrifices and those that are no longer with us.     |
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It truly is a day and time to remember. I see the schools here are going to cover it today
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12/7/2017 6:37 am |
A day to reflect on all those who have given their lives for our freedom. Those of us who had family members there will never forget their ultimate sacrifice. God bless the United States of America! 
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You always do honor to This Day. I recall your post last year. Thank You for reminding us (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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yes great to honor the memory of those lost today 76 years ago. I use to htink it was just another day, until I actually visited Pearl Harbor on my vacation to Hawaii 10 years ago. It really hits hard when you stand there on the memorial to the Arizona. Today is a day to remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Today is definitely a day in infamy and we will never forget. God bless all of our troops past and present  Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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I meet a Korean veteran today from CA and he was tell us how the war was for him. He was Celebrating his 85th birthday today. A great post Pal let us never forget. Ty for your service hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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