Today, Michelle and I join the American people in remembering those who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor-many of them not much older than boys-and in honoring their families-spouses, siblings, sons and daughters who still carry the memories of their loved ones in their hearts. In the hours after the attack, President Roosevelt promised that “the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.” Thanks to the heroism of a generation, we did. Their sacrifice galvanized millions of GIs and Rosie the Riveters who answered the call to defend liberty at its moment of maximum peril. Over 2,400 American patriots lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor-military and civilian, men, women and children. ![]() For photos of events, including the 75th Commemoration Ceremony, the USS Utah Ceremony, and the Floral Tribute, visit our Flickr page.Seventy-five years ago today, a sudden and unprovoked attack turned a tranquil harbor into a sea of flames.Please go to our YouTube page for other videos of events during the week of December 7, 2016. ![]() Watch the double interment ceremony at the USS Arizona for John Anderson (Boatswain’s Mate, Second Class) and Clarendon Hetrick (Seaman, First Class).Watch the 75th Commemoration ceremony, recorded December 7, 2016.More coverage of the 2017 Commemoration events.Find photos of all the events from the week of December 7, 2017, to include the 76th Commemoration Ceremony, the USS Utah Ceremony, the Floral Tribute, and more.Joe passed away in 1996, but his daughter, Joe Ann Taylor, was presented with his Bronze Star Medal. For many years, the men he saved have fought to have him recognized. Joe saved the lives of six USS Arizona sailors, but he never received an award for his actions. Watch the Award Ceremony for Joe George, a sailor aboard the USS Vestal on December 7, 1941.Watch the 76th Commemoration ceremony, recorded December 7, 2017.Find photos of all the events from the week of December 7, 2018, to include the 77th Commemoration Ceremony, the USS Utah Ceremony, and more.Watch the USS Utah Sunset Memorial Service, recorded on December 6, 2018.Watch the USS Oklahoma Memorial Ceremony, recorded on December 7, 2018.Watch the 77th Commemoration Ceremony, recorded December 7, 2018.Watch the USS Utah Sunset Memorial Service, recorded on December 6, 2019.Interment of USS Arizona Survivor Lauren Bruner, recorded on December 7, 2019.Watch the 78th Commemoration Ceremony, recorded December 7, 2019.79th Pearl Harbor Day Wreath Presentation, pre-recorded.79th Pearl Harbor Day Veteran Tribute Video, pre-recorded.Watch the 79th Commemoration Ceremony, recorded December 7, 2020.Navy prepare for upcoming National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Events DecemPress Release - National Park Service and U.S.OctoPress Release - Pearl Harbor National Memorial offers Lottery for December 7th Commemoration Livestream Viewing.Navy to host 80th National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam OctoPress Release - National Park Service and U.S. ![]()
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