50 historical photos of the attack on Pearl Harbor
By: The Associated Press
Three U.S. battleships are hit from the air during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Japan's bombing of U.S. military bases at Pearl Harbor brings the U.S. into World War II. From left are: USS West Virginia, severely damaged; USS Tennessee, damaged; and USS Arizona, sunk.
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Seventy-nine years ago today.
It's hard to believe it was that long ago.
Great seed. Thanks for posting it.
Lest We Forget...thank you to all our fallen Allies across the sea...We stand beside you, always have and always will...
A picture is worth a thousand words. Incredible photos.
and Kathleen -
Thank you both for commenting. My dad enlisted as soon as he turned 18 in 1943. He and my mom went to Hawaii many years ago. When they came home, they told me that their most treasured memory was their visit to the Pearl Harbor Memorial.
Vigil in front of White House after Pearl Harbor, today 1941:
Courtesy of Michael Beschloss
There are only 2 remaining survivors of the USS Arizona who are alive today.
Here's one of them: