Monday, December 12, 2016

Pearl Harbor 75th anniversary

December 7, 2016 was the 75th anniversary of pearl harbor. Bringing the United States to World War II, Pearl Harbor happened in December 7th, 1941 in Hawaii after Japan surprised attacked Pearl Harbor causing 188 aircrafts to be destroyed killing about 2,403 Americans and wounding 1,187 people. A reunion has been held to remember the people who survived or died during the attacks. At 7:55AM about 9,000 people gathered around for a moment of silent to those who risked their lives in Pearl Harbor. It has been truly a horrifying experience to those who were there during Pearl Harbor.

President Obama speaks up about the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor aso claiming that he will visit the USS Arizona Memorial Museum with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. President Elect Donald Trump also speaks up and says "America's enemies have changed over the past 75 years. But the fact remains, as President Reagan said when first proclaiming National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 'there can be no substitute for victory' in the pursuit of peace,”

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