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Remember Pearl Harbor

Dear Reader,


Yes, there is a song about Pearl Harbor called "Remember Pearl Harbor." You can listen to it on Youtube here. It is a song written in 1942.

(Photo Credit: Timeanddate.com)
I just wanted to take a short time today and remind every US citizen a little bit about our history. Today, December 7th, marks the 73rd anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. On *December 7th, 1941, the Empire of Japan carried out a surprise attack on the United States at Pearl Harbor, killing more than 2400 sailors, pilots, nurses and citizens. A thousand more were wounded. Of the 16 Naval vessels in the Harbor, all were either seriously damaged or sunk.

Why would I want to remember such a terrible day and a great loss of life? As I have mentioned before, my Grandpa served in the military during World War II. I remember Pearl Harbor not because of how many American lives were lost, but because of how the Citizens of the United States responded as a country. President Roosevelt's speech the day after the attack portrays the feelings of most people in the United States at the time.



I remember Pearl Harbor because of the way people came together afterward. Americans had a large purpose to work together and make great sacrifices. I think it is a good thing to remember during this Christmas season now that we have a purpose to work together. That reason is not responding to an attack on the country. During this Christmas season, we can come together to make sure all feel the love of the Savior. I invite us all to come together from around the world to celebrate what Christ has done for us and help everyone feel His love.


*All historical facts and figures were taken from the Wikipedia article "Attack on Pearl Harbor."
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