December 7, 20187 yr “Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: Yesterday, December 7th, 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. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of 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 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. 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. 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 that 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 it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. 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 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.”
December 7, 20187 yr This is an interesting summary of one Texas badass hero involved at Pearl Harbor. Dorris Miller Edited December 7, 20187 yr by Newdoc
December 7, 20187 yr We used to call it a Jap play. No disrespect to the Orientals. Edited December 7, 20187 yr by Your Mom
December 7, 20187 yr 13 minutes ago, HouTex said: They woke a sleeping giant. And they didn't quite get the idea that they woke up a sleeping giant, so 3 days later they really woke him up again:
December 7, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, Newdoc said: This is an interesting summary of one Texas badass hero involved at Pearl Harbor. Dorris Miller When they complete the Memorial in Waco, it's gonna be pretty awesome. It will be a representation of the bow of a battleship complete with his statue. I took this picture last Dec 7th
December 7, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, Trey3216 said: When they complete the Memorial in Waco, it's gonna be pretty awesome. It will be a representation of the bow of a battleship complete with his statue. I took this picture last Dec 7th So at least one good thing came from Waco. Edited December 7, 20187 yr by Uncle Nate
December 7, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Uncle Nate said: So at least one good thing came from Waco. Should have been the Medal of Honor.
December 7, 20187 yr 8 minutes ago, deter said: Should have been the Medal of Honor. I think so as well.
December 7, 20187 yr Today is my grandma's birthday. She would've been 93. I used to call her every year to tell her happy birthday. Dad told me how much she loved it when I called her. Happy birthday, Grandma. /csb Edited December 7, 20187 yr by Sandman
December 7, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Sandman said: Today is my grandma's birthday. She would've been 93. I used to call her every year to tell her happy birthday. Dad told me how much she loved it when I called her. Happy birthday, Grandma. /csb My mom will be 93 next month, I can get you her number!
December 7, 20187 yr Grandma GR and her family was living on the Pearl City Peninsula on the morning of December 7, 1941. So yes, this does strike close to home.
December 7, 20187 yr The original 82 min version of the film December 7th by John Ford is playing on TCM now. The original was more educational and critical of mistakes made by the Navy. They made Ford completely remake the film and cut nearly an hour out of it.
December 7, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, SuingToGetAMessageBoard? said: RIP Heroes That movie was fine tribute to America's greatest generation.
December 7, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, SuingToGetAMessageBoard? said: He already has it. He has the Naval Cross.
December 7, 20187 yr 7 hours ago, Uncle Nate said: So at least one good thing came from Waco. Two
December 7, 20187 yr The Arizona Memorial is a *must-see* for any American. One of the gun turrets still sticks above the waterline: Seeing the oil that still bubbles to the surface is a somber reminder of what lies beneath the surface:
December 8, 20187 yr Doris Miller was a hero. It's a shame that he didn't get the credit he deserved because he was African American. They are currently raisng funds to complete a memorial to this man. Long overdue. If your interested in checking it out or donating heres a link. https://dorismillermemorial.org Heres a good podcast that gives a pretty unbiased view of the man. https://www.wacohistorypodcast.com/doris-miller/ I drove by the memorial yesterday and it's starting to come together. It will be a fitting tribute to his service
December 8, 20187 yr Hawaii is the only state I haven't been to. The Arizona Memorial is near the top of my bucket list. My Dad lied about his age and signed up for the Coast Guard right after Pearl Harbor. He fought all across the Pacific as an LCVP coxswain on an LST.
December 8, 20187 yr For the first time, there were no living survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack in attendance... Quote That’s a first — all five of the survivors weren’t healthy enough to travel — and a stark reminder that World War II veterans aren’t getting any younger.
December 8, 20187 yr The Arizona Memorial is a *must-see* for any American. One of the gun turrets still sticks above the waterline: Seeing the oil that still bubbles to the surface is a somber reminder of what lies beneath the surface: That and the Vietnam Memorial were the most moving monuments that I have seen
December 7Dec 7 84 years later and it's the USA that's gone full fascist. Lessons learned then weren't passed down. The economic and political destruction of the current USA will teach the same lessons learned from 1929 to 1945 to a whole new generation of Americans.
December 8Dec 8 44 minutes ago, BillyGoatHill said: Camp Mabry that day. Emeritus is also a treasure. Thank you, sir! 36 minutes ago, Hermanator said: 84 years later and it's the USA that's gone full fascist. Lessons learned then weren't passed down. The economic and political destruction of the current USA will teach the same lessons learned from 1929 to 1945 to a whole new generation of Americans. Those who have enabled the shame, the destruction of the grand experiment, DIAF, Edited December 8Dec 8 by Willfully Horn
December 8Dec 8 I just learned about this... https://wwiifoundation.org/lesson/elvis-and-the-uss-arizona-coming-soon/ Elvis and the USS Arizona The Elvis Presley benefit raised over $60,000 for the USS Arizona Memorial. More importantly, it brought awareness of the cause across the world. With the help of President John F. Kennedy (like Dwight D. Eisenhower, a World War II veteran), the final amount of money was raised for the Arizona Memorial and the Memorial officially dedicated in 1962. Elvis would visit the Arizona Memorial every time he performed in Hawaii. Today, the USS Arizona Memorial is the most visited location in Hawaii by tourists from all over the world, including Japanese visitors. The oil still leaks from the battleship. Very few of those visitors know that Elvis Presley was a major reason why the Memorial exists today. It is part of the legacy of Elvis Presley that needs to be revealed to a wider audience.
December 8Dec 8 Thanks for acknowledging I was talking about unAmerican shitheels like yourself, @Elvis. Edited December 8Dec 8 by Willfully Horn
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