Showing posts with label December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Show all posts
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Tuesday 6 December 2016

December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Today day is December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, a holiday to remember and honor all those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
More than 2000 American citizens were killed and more than 1000 were injured. The Americans also lost a large proportion of their battle ships and nearly 200 aircraft that were stationed in the Pacific region. More than 60 Japanese servicemen were killed, injured or captured. The Japanese Navy also lost five midget submarines and 29 aircraft.
Today Traditionally the Flag of the United States is flown at half-staff, until sunset, to honor those who lost their lives serving this nation at Pearl Harbor.
It is not a federal holiday. Government offices, schools, and businesses do not close. Some organizations may hold special events in memory of those killed or injured at Pearl Harbor.
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December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day