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“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
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“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”  President Franklin D. Roosevelt: Yesterday, December 7, 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 . While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or 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 as 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 Japanese forces 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. . . Source: Courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Hyde Park, New York. Our veterans of this incident are getting older, and soon we may not have any with us. Please take some time, remember them, their sacrifices and those that are no longer with us.     |
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12/7/2019 6:18 am |
Least We All Never Forget!
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Such an important day in our history, don't let any one forget
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As a Veteran, thanks for posting this reminder.
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12/7/2019 6:50 am |
A little trivia, When the young powers that be in Japan were planning the attack on Pearl Harbor they were planning on using it for a base to attack the west coast! Some of the older and wiser men involved advised against it, " If u attack the US u will not be engaging a poorly trained Army of troops that did not want to fight anyway as in Europe! It will be a well armed and well trained militia, u will be frighting door to door!" Some thing the Anti gun people need to think about! Thanks for your post!
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great post pal....I posted a tribute also! 
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As a Veteran this is an excellent post. Lest We forget. Ty hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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12/7/2019 10:33 am |
We must never forget! "Sweet, steamy, sensuous kisses light the bright fires of passionate lust within us." scott6250
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A Day Of Infamy indeed, may we never forget this day and those who died serving our great Country. I want to thank everyone who served, who is serving and my thoughts and prayers to all the families who lost loved ones on this day.. I hope you enjoy your day Pal..  Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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So true
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Least We All Never Forget!
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Such an important day in our history, don't let any one forget
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As a Veteran, thanks for posting this reminder.
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A little trivia, When the young powers that be in Japan were planning the attack on Pearl Harbor they were planning on using it for a base to attack the west coast! Some of the older and wiser men involved advised against it, " If u attack the US u will not be engaging a poorly trained Army of troops that did not want to fight anyway as in Europe! It will be a well armed and well trained militia, u will be frighting door to door!" Some thing the Anti gun people need to think about! Thanks for your post!
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great post pal....I posted a tribute also!
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As a Veteran this is an excellent post. Lest We forget. Ty hugs V 
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A Day Of Infamy indeed, may we never forget this day and those who died serving our great Country. I want to thank everyone who served, who is serving and my thoughts and prayers to all the families who lost loved ones on this day.. I hope you enjoy your day Pal.. 
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