Maybe I just happened to miss it, but I didn't see one article or news story marking the 65th anniversary of this somber occasion.
2006-12-07 10:25:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I saw several. I read an article on yahoo about this being the 65th reunion of Pearl Harbor survivors and how it will be the last time they reunite to share their stories, because most of them are in their 80s. Also on my local news station there were several news stories about local survivors.
I think what is happening is that our generation is so far removed from December 7 1941 and that every year we loose more and more survivors that it is easier to loose track. But it is a shame, we should never forget what happened that day, the sacrifices made and the lives lost. Franklin D. Roosevelt said it best "it is a day that will live on in infamy".
I have heard many compare what happened in 1941 to what happened on September 11, 2001 linking our generation and their generation with a great tragedy.
2006-12-08 05:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is true. They are also having a marathon of shows about Pearl Harbor on the History Channel.
2016-05-23 04:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to a historian, it's obviously an important event, and for the few remaining survivors, it is important to remember it. But maybe the news crews have more important things to do than commemorate yet another "milestone" anniversary--there's got to be a wildfire or kidnapping story somewhere.
2006-12-07 10:35:51 · answer #3 · answered by nacmanpriscasellers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, yes...including me :[
I only remember because my teacher today asked us..."Does any one know why today is such an important day in history?" and I immediately thought of the date (haha) and then was like...OMG it's the day of the Attack on Pearl Harbor! 65 years ago...geeze!!! The U.S. vets who fought that day should receive more recognition....this day should be a marked holiday in remembrance and in honour of those who fought back against the Japanese....because sadly, no one remembers!!
Actually, my local news broadcasters did mention it!
2006-12-07 14:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I've never forgotten about Dec. 7, 1941. A day that still lives in infamy. And a huge thank-you to all who lost a loved one in that conflagration.
2006-12-07 10:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Joe Schmo from Kokomo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you hear the story about the surviving veterans. They meet in Hawaii every 5 years and they say this will be the last time they meet because of their age. Sad.
2006-12-07 10:31:33 · answer #6 · answered by Alan J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew it was,but you are right. Our local news on TV never mentioned Pearl Harbor! Hmmm.
2006-12-07 12:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I read in the newspaper that the remaining veterans got together and went there.
2006-12-07 11:04:48 · answer #8 · answered by 3lixir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i new because my teacher told me! did you know that the memorale is erotting! they are raising money to try to save it! there was 1 artcle in the paper a few days ago!
2006-12-07 10:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by bailey4mail 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because it is 10 days before my birthday
2006-12-08 03:13:18 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋