On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii as part of its plan to conquer Southeast Asian territories; the raid, which claimed some 2,400 American lives, prompted the United States to declare war against Japan the next day, triggering World War II.
In separate tweets, the White House said, we solemnly reflect on the tragic events of December 7, 1941, and honor those who perished.
Vice President Mike Pence wrote, we remember the tragic events that changed the course of history 78 years ago, and honor the memory of those we lost as they fought to defend our Nation and our freedom.
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we solemnly reflect on the tragic events of December 7, 1941, and honor those who perished while defending our Nation. https://t.co/5JEap1aseb pic.twitter.com/pAAPCqaxXS
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 7, 2019
Today we remember the tragic events that changed the course of history 78 years ago at Pearl Harbor and honor the memory of those we lost as they fought to defend our Nation and our freedom. https://t.co/iF6uUDci0U
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) December 7, 2019
This Sat. is Dec. 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Oahu. All week long we will share with you some of the moments from events taking place here as we honor those who fought & died that day. #PearlHarbor pic.twitter.com/zAs4LYXQcE
— Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (@JointBasePHH) December 3, 2019
